Butterbur (Petasites Paradoxus) is a perennial herb in the Asteraceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires high watering and full shade or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 4-8. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.

Petasites paradoxus is a rhizomatous perennial plant native to Europe, known for its large, dark green, broadly triangular leaves that are white-felted on the back and greyish on the front when young.