Coltsfoot – For Soothing Coughs & Early Spring Blooms

Coltsfoot – The Healing Herb Garden

Usually available: All year
Life cycle: Perennial
Height: 10–30cm (once established)
Bloom colour: Bright yellow (dandelion-like)
Position: Full sun / part shade
Spacing: 20–30cm apart
Soil preference: Moist, well-drained

You will receive
1 Coltsfoot Herb Plug Plant

All of our Herb Plants are grown organically using certified organic potting mixes and fertilizers.

Coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara) is one of spring’s earliest-blooming medicinal herbs, sending up cheerful yellow, dandelion-like flowers before its large, hoof-shaped leaves appear. Traditionally valued as a soothing respiratory herb, Coltsfoot has been used for coughs, sore throats, and chest complaints. Its low-growing habit and bright flowers also make it a charming addition to wild areas and pollinator patches.

Why choose The Healing Herb Garden’s Coltsfoot?

Organically grown and carefully nurtured, our Coltsfoot plugs carry centuries of herbal tradition while supporting early pollinators. The Healing Herb Garden helps you grow healing plants that are as beneficial as they are beautiful.

Uses:

• Medicinal: Traditionally used for soothing coughs, bronchial conditions, and sore throats.

• Ornamental: Early yellow flowers brighten up borders, meadows, and wild patches.

• Wildlife Friendly: A vital nectar source for bees and insects in early spring.

• Ground Cover: Broad leaves form a spreading mat later in the season.

Physical Characteristics:

• Height: 10–30cm at maturity

• Foliage: Large, hoof-shaped green leaves emerging after flowering

• Flowers: Bright yellow blooms in very early spring

• Growth Habit: Spreading perennial, excellent for naturalised planting

Safety Note:
Coltsfoot contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids; internal medicinal use should only be undertaken with professional guidance. Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

With Coltsfoot, your garden gains one of the earliest spring-flowering herbs — a plant of healing heritage, pollinator value, and seasonal beauty. Grow it for tradition and biodiversity with The Healing Herb Garden.