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