Arctic Sweet Coltsfoot (Petasites hyperboreus)

Family: Asteraceae or Compositae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Petasites hyperboreus is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in) by 1 m (3ft 3in) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. It is in flower from April to May, and the seeds ripen from May to June. The species is dioecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required). and is pollinated by Insects.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves, Shoots, Flowers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Young leaves - cooked. A felt-like texture. Young stalks and flower heads - cooked. The burnt leaves are used as a salt substitute. — Young leaves - cooked.; A felt-like texture.; Young stalks and flower heads - cooked.; The burnt leaves are used as a salt substitute.

Habitat & North American Range

Meadows, swampy places and moist woods. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)