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Does anyone have Petasites?
« on: April 10, 2008, 01:02:30 AM »
I've got this one and another that has a large solid green leaf.   I'm new to this plant and delighted at how early it emerged this season. :)

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Re: Does anyone have Petasites?
« Reply #1 on: April 10, 2008, 04:26:25 AM »
Yes, I have it...been battling it for years.  >:(
Too invasive for me. :o
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Re: Does anyone have Petasites?
« Reply #2 on: April 10, 2008, 08:38:27 AM »
I'm completely unfamiliar with the plant.  I really like the way it looks.  Joyce's comment reminds me of a number of plants I put in because they looked great only to later regret having put them in....  I planted some "Lady Bells" in my front country garden and this year I have decided they have to go because they are taking over the place.....
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Re: Does anyone have Petasites?
« Reply #3 on: April 10, 2008, 09:23:18 AM »
Beautiful coloring but hearing "invasive" takes it off my list for the same reasons as Joyce and Mike. 

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Re: Does anyone have Petasites?
« Reply #4 on: April 10, 2008, 10:34:34 AM »
I like those.

I'll have to look for some.

Looks like giant variegated pennywort ... kinda.

 

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