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Coltsfoot

Tussilago farfara, Asteraceae

Zones
3–8
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Dynamic Accumulator

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Sun (acceptable)Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

5.5 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Border ForsythiaForsythia x intermedia
Pollinator Sharing
SainfoinOnobrychis viciifolia
Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Trailing RosemarySalvia rosmarinus Prostratus

Rosemary produces allelopathic compounds that can inhibit germination and growth of many herbaceous plants including coltsfoot

Uses

Functions

Nutrient AccumulationMedicine

Edible Parts

LeavesFlowers

Common Questions

What zones does Coltsfoot grow in?

Coltsfoot grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Coltsfoot?

Good companions for Coltsfoot include Border Forsythia, Sainfoin.

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