The butterbur (petasites hybridus) is a perennial plant with Asian origins. It’s most commonly known for the natural characteristics of it’s. Root extracts in the plant are usually employed to handle spasms, pain, fever, migraines and asthma. Another common title for the butterbur plant is “sweet coltsfoot.” The plant grows best in damp marshy soil. The butterbur grows foliage and blooms in the spring. The plant thrives in U.S. Department of Agriculture Plant Hardiness Zone 4-to 9. On average, the plant grows up to 9-feet tall and 3-feet wide.

Locate an area which is moistened to plant your butterbur seeds. The planting area needs to be shaded or partially shaded. Be certain the location has enough space for the butterbur to distribute and develop.

Check the planting area to make sure the soil has a pH level ranging from 5.6 to 7.8. The soil can be of a sandy, loamy or clay makeup.

Plant your butterbur seeds in a hole that’s ¼ to ½ inch. Cover your seeds.

Plant the the rest of your butterbur seeds. Depart at least 5 feet of room between each hole when planting. The additional room is required as the butterbur is a spreading plant that was wide. The leaves can extend up to 2-feet broad. It quickly spreads throughout your backyard once it begins to increase.

Feed your butterbur a dose of fertilizer 2-5 times throughout the summer months. Be certain the fertilizer is has the correct balance of phosporus nitrogen and potassium. For optimum progress

Once every 2-3 months to assure the soil stays moist water your butterbur plant. More regular waterings are required in the event the soil dries out between waterings.