*** The Arboretum will be closed for maintenance through the end of the year. It will reopen with winter hours on January 3rd.***
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Japanese Butterbur |
Petasites japonicus var. giganteus |
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Family |
Asteraceae |
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Common Family Name |
sunflower |
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Native Range |
Japan, Korea, China |
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Size (WxH) |
3’ x 6’ |
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Bloom Description & Timing |
whitish; very early spring |
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Noteworthy Characteristics |
very large-leaved, tropical looking plant with edible leaf stalks in early spring; flowers often emerge through snow cover |
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JOA Garden Area |
1 |
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Poisonous |
no |
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Caroline Planted |
yes |
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Garden: 23035 Glacier Highway, Juneau Alaska
Email: friendsjoa@gmail.com
Mail: FJOA PO Box 33936 Juneau, AK 99803
Phone: 907-789-0139
Summer Hours (March to October)
Wednesday – Sunday: 9am – 5pm
Monday & Tuesday: Closed
Winter Hours (October to March)
Friday – Sunday: 9am – 4pm
Monday – Thursday: Closed