Tussilago farfara

Coltsfoot, Foal's Foot, Horsefoot, Horsehoof

Family: Asteraceae Aster


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 5A - 9A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Yellow
Bloom time Early Spring to Late Spring, Late Winter
Water needs Dry to wet
Landscape uses Seashore, woodland garden
Height 8" to 10" / 20cm to 25cm
Spread 10" to 12" / 25cm to 30cm
Growth rate Fast
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Neutral, alkaline
Soil type Clay, loamy
Form Upright or erect
Attributes and features Native to North America, naturalizing