Petasites frigidus var. palmatus | Western Coltsfoot

DESCRIPTION
Petasites frigidus var. palmatus emerges in early spring with clusters of soft pink to pale rose flower heads that appear before the foliage expands, bringing early seasonal color to cool garden spaces. Rounded leaves unfold into broad, palmately lobed blades of fresh green that create a lush ground-layer presence through the growing season.

Native to cold regions of northern North America and parts of Eurasia, it reflects the short growing seasons and moist woodland edges of subarctic and boreal landscapes. Steady vegetative spread and bold foliage lend natural continuity to shaded plantings and streamside-inspired settings across the warmer months.