Question: Hi, We have a bunch of these in our yard, just noticed them as we moved here last summer and …
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Hi, We have a bunch of these in our yard, just noticed them as we moved here last summer and everything was super overgrown so I think they were covered by all the other plants etc. From a little research, it looks like it could be Japanese Sweet Coltsfoot? But that doesn't look to common for South Pomfret, Vermont. Thanks!
Answer
Dear slauridsen, yes, your plant is Petasites japonicus. These plants are found in a few locations in VT, but there doesn't seem to be any populations that are found outside of yards (i.e., truly naturalized populations). If your plants have spread outside of your yard and into the forest (or field or swamp), I would enjoy learning about this (you can email me at ahaines[at]newenglandwild.org). Best wishes.
