Butterbur

Sowing method: The seed germinates irregularly over a longer germination period. Therefore, do not discard the seedlings too quickly. First sow in a seed tray: 3 weeks at 20°C. Then 3 weeks in the refrigerator. Repeat this process until enough seedlings have germinated.

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Sowing/planting time:

• January
• February
• March
• April

Harvesting time:

• March
• April

Soil type:

• All soil types

Cultivation location:

• Indoors
• Outdoors warm / sheltered

Position:

• Shade
• Partial shade

• Flower colour: Purplish-pink
• Origin: Europe
• Average growth height: More than 120 cm
• Annual or perennial: Perennial
• Attractive to insects: Various insects
• Winter hardy: Forst hardy
• Ease of cultivation: Advanced

• Latin: Petasites hybridus
• Dutch: Common Butterbur
• Also known as: Pestilence, Swamp Pestilence
• English: Common butterbur

• All year round