Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Keep ground moist, Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray leaf blight, Root rot
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin inflammation
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fever, Inflammation, Malaria
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Artemisia annua
PETASITES japonicus 'Variegatus'
Common Name
sweet wormwood, sweet annie, sweet sagewort, annual mugwort
Giant Butterbur, Japanese Butterbur, Variegated Butterbur
In Hindi
Artemisia
variegated butterbur
In German
Artemisia
bunte Pestwurz
In French
Artemisia
pétasite panachée
In Spanish
Artemisia
butterbur abigarrado
In Greek
Αρτεμίσια
διαφοροποιημένα butterbur
In Portuguese
Artemisia
butterbur variegada
In Polish
Artemisia
barwny Lepiężnik
In Latin
Artemisia
varius butterbur
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Artemisia
Petasites
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Anthemideae
Senecioneae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Artemisia and Variegated Butterbur
Season and care of Artemisia and Variegated Butterbur is important to know. While considering everything about Artemisia and Variegated Butterbur Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artemisia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Variegated Butterbur season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Artemisia is Loam, Sand and for Variegated Butterbur is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artemisia is Acidic, Neutral and for Variegated Butterbur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Artemisia and Variegated Butterbur Physical Information
Artemisia and Variegated Butterbur physical information is very important for comparison. Artemisia height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Variegated Butterbur height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Artemisia and Variegated Butterbur are as follows:
Artemisia flower color: Not Available
Artemisia leaf color: Not Available
Variegated Butterbur flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Variegated Butterbur leaf color: Green, Light Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Care of Artemisia and Variegated Butterbur
Care of Artemisia and Variegated Butterbur include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artemisia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Variegated Butterbur pruning is done Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Artemisia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Variegated Butterbur needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.