Fuki (Giant Butterbur)
Petasites japonicus
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
Propagation
How to make more of this plant for free — the permaculture way.
When: Divide rhizomes spring
Big-leaved Japanese vegetable for damp shade; very vigorous, so give it room or contain it.
Where to get it
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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.