Seed Details & Growing Guide
All the essential information to grow healthy, vibrant flowers.
- Seed Type Herb Seeds
- Plant Type Perennial Herb
- Germination Time 14-28 days
- Sowing Depth 0.5-1 cm
- Plant Spacing 40-60 cm
- Sunlight Partial shade to full shade
- Soil Type Rich, moist, well-drained soil
- Watering Keep consistently moist; do not allow to dry out
- Ideal Temperature 12-24°C
- Blooming Time flowers appear in early spring; foliage visible year-round
- Suitable For Shade gardens, woodland gardens, pond edges, moist borders
- Seed Storage Store in a cool, dry place in an airtight container
- Special Care Provide ample moisture; divides readily in spring or fall; avoid drought
Description
Butterbur is a perennial herb suitable for shade gardens, woodland borders, pond edges and moist areas. Sow 0.5-1 cm deep and space plants 40-60 cm apart in rich, moist, well-drained soil with partial to full shade. Keep the soil consistently moist and avoid drying out; ideal growing temperatures are 12-24°C. Germination takes 14-28 days. In early spring flowers appear and the foliage remains year-round; the plant divides readily in spring or fall to expand.