Coltsfoot Plant
“Tussilago farfara”
Plant Availability: Late winter to Early Autumn
Pot Size: 1 L
BENEFITS
Coltsfoot has a history of use in herbal remedies, primarily for respiratory health. It is traditionally known for its potential to alleviate coughs, soothe sore throats, and ease respiratory discomfort. Coltsfoot leaves and flowers are often used in herbal preparations for their potential therapeutic properties. Best not to ingest coltsfoot longterm as it has potiental liver toxicity due to the presence of pyrrolizidine alkaloids.
GROWING CONDITIONS
Season: Early Spring to Late Autumn - Biennial
Soil: Rich and Well Draining
Watering: Water Regularly
Position: Loves Full Sun to Can Tolerate Part Shade
Fertilizing: Compost, Manure, Liquid Feed
Use: Harvest leaves & flowers to make tinctures, herbal oil, and tea. Medicinally, coltsfoot relieves inflammation & helps soothe an inflamed bronchi during illness. Coltsfoot has been used traditionally as a remedy for the respiratory tract, including bronchitis.
Growing Tips: Needs a lot of room to spread. Plant Height can reach up to 160cm. Very hardy. Avoid watering leaves. Needs constant harvesting or pruning. VERY INVASIVE Best to keep in a large pot.
Companion Plants: Sunflowers, Yarrow, Lavender
“Tussilago farfara”
Plant Availability: Late winter to Early Autumn
Pot Size: 1 L
BENEFITS
Coltsfoot has a history of use in herbal remedies, primarily for respiratory health. It is traditionally known for its potential to alleviate coughs, soothe sore throats, and ease respiratory discomfort. Coltsfoot leaves and flowers are often used in herbal preparations for their potential therapeutic properties. Best not to ingest coltsfoot longterm as it has potiental liver toxicity due to the presence of pyrrolizidine alkaloids.
GROWING CONDITIONS
Season: Early Spring to Late Autumn - Biennial
Soil: Rich and Well Draining
Watering: Water Regularly
Position: Loves Full Sun to Can Tolerate Part Shade
Fertilizing: Compost, Manure, Liquid Feed
Use: Harvest leaves & flowers to make tinctures, herbal oil, and tea. Medicinally, coltsfoot relieves inflammation & helps soothe an inflamed bronchi during illness. Coltsfoot has been used traditionally as a remedy for the respiratory tract, including bronchitis.
Growing Tips: Needs a lot of room to spread. Plant Height can reach up to 160cm. Very hardy. Avoid watering leaves. Needs constant harvesting or pruning. VERY INVASIVE Best to keep in a large pot.
Companion Plants: Sunflowers, Yarrow, Lavender
“Tussilago farfara”
Plant Availability: Late winter to Early Autumn
Pot Size: 1 L
BENEFITS
Coltsfoot has a history of use in herbal remedies, primarily for respiratory health. It is traditionally known for its potential to alleviate coughs, soothe sore throats, and ease respiratory discomfort. Coltsfoot leaves and flowers are often used in herbal preparations for their potential therapeutic properties. Best not to ingest coltsfoot longterm as it has potiental liver toxicity due to the presence of pyrrolizidine alkaloids.
GROWING CONDITIONS
Season: Early Spring to Late Autumn - Biennial
Soil: Rich and Well Draining
Watering: Water Regularly
Position: Loves Full Sun to Can Tolerate Part Shade
Fertilizing: Compost, Manure, Liquid Feed
Use: Harvest leaves & flowers to make tinctures, herbal oil, and tea. Medicinally, coltsfoot relieves inflammation & helps soothe an inflamed bronchi during illness. Coltsfoot has been used traditionally as a remedy for the respiratory tract, including bronchitis.
Growing Tips: Needs a lot of room to spread. Plant Height can reach up to 160cm. Very hardy. Avoid watering leaves. Needs constant harvesting or pruning. VERY INVASIVE Best to keep in a large pot.
Companion Plants: Sunflowers, Yarrow, Lavender
