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Fuki (Giant Butterbur) (Petasites japonicus)

Fuki (Giant Butterbur)

Petasites japonicus

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Petasites japonicus, also known as butterbur, giant butterbur, great butterbur, fuki and sweet-coltsfoot, is an herbaceous perennial plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to China, Japan, Korea and Sakhalin and introduced in Europe and North America. It was introduced to southern British Columbia in Canada by Japanese migrants.

Description from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

⚠ Safety

Stalks and flower buds are eaten after preparation, but contain alkaloids — prepare properly and eat only in moderation.

At a glance

Sunlight
Deep shade
Water need
High
Mature height
1 m
Maintenance
Low
Hardiness
USDA 5–9
Layers
groundcover, herb

Functional roles

foodgroundcover

Propagation

How to make more of this plant for free — the permaculture way.

divisioneasy

When: Divide rhizomes spring

Big-leaved Japanese vegetable for damp shade; very vigorous, so give it room or contain it.

Seed data pending expert review. Identification photo and description are sourced from Wikipedia/Wikimedia; always confirm a plant in person before eating any part of it.