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Coltsfoot Botanical Name: Tussilago farfara Life Cycle: Hardy Perennial Description/Size: In April, dandelion-like flowers appear before leaves emerge. Colt's foot shaped leaves, up to 4" across, enjoy a shady, moist spot under our blue spruce. We make a strong tea, sweetened with honey, and sip it to soothe coughs. Caution, it can really take over provided the right conditions. Limit its growth with lawn edging and it obeys. Cold Tolerance: Zone 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b Light: P.Shade-P.Sun to P.Shade-Shade Height: 12in. Water: Normal Soil: Organic Flowers: Middle Spring Price: $3.79 each Popular Varieties | All Varieties

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