Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Shrub
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Brazil
Types
Not Available
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, meadows, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water once every two or three weeks
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove the old foliage
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Use a fertilizer ratio of 16-4-8
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antispasmodic, Expectorant, Poultice
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Used as umbrellas by Japanese children, Used as walking sticks, Used like rhubarb
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PETASITES japonicus
ABUTILON megapotamicum
Common Name
Giant Butterbur, Japanese Butterbur
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
In Hindi
Giant Butterbur
Abutilon
In German
Riesen Pestwurz
Abutilon
In French
géant Butterbur
Abutilon
In Spanish
gigante petasita
Abutilon
In Greek
Giant Butterbur
Abutilon
In Portuguese
Carrapicho gigante
Abutilon
In Polish
Giant Lepiężnik
Abutilon
In Latin
Giant Butterbur
Abutilon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Senecioneae
Malveae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Giant Butterbur and Abutilon
Season and care of Giant Butterbur and Abutilon is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Butterbur and Abutilon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Butterbur season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Abutilon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Butterbur is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Abutilon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Butterbur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Butterbur and Abutilon Physical Information
Giant Butterbur and Abutilon physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Butterbur height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Butterbur and Abutilon are as follows:
Giant Butterbur flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Giant Butterbur leaf color: Green
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
- Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Giant Butterbur and Abutilon
Care of Giant Butterbur and Abutilon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Butterbur pruning is done Remove the old foliage and Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Giant Butterbur needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.