Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Darjeeling Red , Donald Lowndes , Superba
Habitat
Dappled Shade, meadows, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
High elevation
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Bi-lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Layering, Root Division, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water once every two or three weeks
Never Over-water
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove the old foliage
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Use a fertilizer ratio of 16-4-8
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Diarrhea, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, bank hedging, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antispasmodic, Expectorant, Poultice
bowel syndrome, Gastrointestinal disorders, hypertension
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem
Root, Root bark
Other Uses
Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Used as umbrellas by Japanese children, Used as walking sticks, Used like rhubarb
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Water Gardens
Container, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PETASITES japonicus
PERSICARIA microcephala 'Dragon's Eye'
Common Name
Giant Butterbur, Japanese Butterbur
Dragon's Eye Fleeceflower, Fleeceflower
In Hindi
Giant Butterbur
fleeceflower
In German
Riesen Pestwurz
fleeceflower
In French
géant Butterbur
fleeceflower
In Spanish
gigante petasita
Polygonum affine
In Greek
Giant Butterbur
fleeceflower
In Portuguese
Carrapicho gigante
fleeceflower
In Polish
Giant Lepiężnik
fleeceflower
In Latin
Giant Butterbur
fleeceflower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Agaricomycetes
Order
Asterales
Caryophyllales
Family
Asteraceae
Polygonaceae
Genus
Petasites
Periscaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Senecioneae
Unknown
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Giant Butterbur and Fleeceflower
Season and care of Giant Butterbur and Fleeceflower is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Butterbur and Fleeceflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Butterbur season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Fleeceflower season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Butterbur is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Fleeceflower is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Butterbur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Fleeceflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Butterbur and Fleeceflower Physical Information
Giant Butterbur and Fleeceflower physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Butterbur height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Fleeceflower height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Butterbur and Fleeceflower are as follows:
Giant Butterbur flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Giant Butterbur leaf color: Green
Fleeceflower flower color: White
- Fleeceflower leaf color: Red, Burgundy and Silver
Care of Giant Butterbur and Fleeceflower
Care of Giant Butterbur and Fleeceflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Butterbur pruning is done Remove the old foliage and Fleeceflower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Giant Butterbur needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fleeceflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.