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Questions and Answers: 2020

Question: I have this in CT and my mom has it on Minnesota. Can't identify. ??? Good or bad?

  • Question

    I have this in CT and my mom has it on Minnesota. Can't identify. ??? Good or bad?

    Answer

    Dear mkkettle, good morning. You have photographed Petasites japonicus (Japanese sweet-coltsfoot). This species flowers early in the year and then will produce massive leaves later, after the flowers are gone. Can you please let me know if these plants are planted or are growing wild? I can be reached at ahaines@nativeplanttrust.org. Thank you!