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Perennials
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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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