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Butterbur

Petasites hybridus, Asteraceae

Zones
3–8
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Growing Conditions

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Chinese GlobeflowerTrollius chinensis
Shade ProvisionNutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

Great MasterwortAstrantia major

Butterbur spreads aggressively with large leaves that shade out astrantia and extensive rhizomes that compete for space

Rose CampionLychnis coronaria

Butterbur spreads aggressively and creates conditions too moist and shady for rose campion

Common Questions

What zones does Butterbur grow in?

Butterbur grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Butterbur?

Good companions for Butterbur include Chinese Globeflower.

Design guilds with Butterbur and see companion relationships visually.

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