Petasites japonicus ssp. giganteus 'Nishiki-buki'
Variegated Japanese Butterbur

  • This Japanese groundcover is also grown as a vegetable.

  • Its large, variegated leaves can reach 18 inches in width.

  • Prefers full to part shade and moist to wet soil.

  • It can scorch and decline in hot, dry summer weather.

  • In ideal conditions it will spread aggressively in the garden.