Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
5-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Round
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Intestinal gas
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
PETASITES japonicus 'Variegatus'
Common Name
Artichoke
Giant Butterbur, Japanese Butterbur, Variegated Butterbur
In Hindi
Artichoke
variegated butterbur
In German
Artischocke
bunte Pestwurz
In French
Artichaut
pétasite panachée
In Spanish
Alcachofa
butterbur abigarrado
In Greek
αγκινάρα
διαφοροποιημένα butterbur
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
butterbur variegada
In Polish
Karczoch
barwny Lepiężnik
In Latin
cactus
varius butterbur
Phylum
Anthophyta
Not Available
Class
Eudicotyledones
Not Available
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cynareae
Senecioneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Artichoke and Variegated Butterbur
Season and care of Artichoke and Variegated Butterbur is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Variegated Butterbur Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Variegated Butterbur season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Variegated Butterbur is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Variegated Butterbur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Artichoke and Variegated Butterbur Physical Information
Artichoke and Variegated Butterbur physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Variegated Butterbur height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Variegated Butterbur are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Variegated Butterbur flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Variegated Butterbur leaf color: Green, Light Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Care of Artichoke and Variegated Butterbur
Care of Artichoke and Variegated Butterbur include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Variegated Butterbur pruning is done Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Artichoke 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.