Also known as Butterbur · 24 gardener saves
Petasites: the varieties gardeners actually grow
Petasites, the genus most gardeners know as butterbur. We track 1 varieties; these are the ones gardeners actually save and plant, ranked by real saves rather than catalog marketing. Each links to full care, bloom, and live price data.
The 1 most-saved Petasites varieties
Of 1 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.
Petasites questions
How many types of Petasites are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 1 distinct Petasites varieties. The most popular — ranked by 24 real gardener saves — are shown first above.
What zones does Petasites grow in?
Across its varieties, Petasites covers USDA Zones 4–9. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.
When does Petasites bloom?
Most Petasites varieties bloom in early spring. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Petasites should I choose?
Start from the most-saved varieties above — popularity across thousands of gardens is a strong signal of reliability — then filter by your zone and sun. In the Sow app you can preview any of them in a photo of your actual yard before you buy.
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Design with Petasites in your own yard
Snap a photo of your space and see these varieties planted in it — sized correctly, matched to your zone, with care reminders included.
