Petasites japonicus giganteus 'Variegatus'

Description

In early spring, before any leaves make the scene, arrive the dense clusters of fragrant creamy white daisy flowers on rigid scapes to a foot tall. The groundcover's biggest attraction? The huge clumps of coarse 2' tall and 3' wide yellow-splashed heart-shaped leaves. On hot days, this gargantuan groundcover will wilt, if not provided with steady moisture. Prefers evenly moist to wet soils in part to full shade.