Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Herbs
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, meadows, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
Hot Pink, Fuchsia, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Divison, From Rhizomes, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water once every two or three weeks
Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Alkaline, Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Dry
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Dry
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full 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
Not Available
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, pollinators
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Flavonoids
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antispasmodic, Expectorant, Poultice
Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Febrifuge, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Used as umbrellas by Japanese children, Used as walking sticks, Used like rhubarb
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Water Gardens
Edible
Botanical Name
PETASITES japonicus
LAMIUM amplexicaule
Common Name
Giant Butterbur, Japanese Butterbur
Henbit, Henbit Deadnettle
In Hindi
Giant Butterbur
henbit deadnettle
In German
Riesen Pestwurz
henbit deadnettle
In French
géant Butterbur
henbit deadnettle
In Spanish
gigante petasita
deadnettle henbit
In Greek
Giant Butterbur
αυλακόχορτου deadnettle
In Portuguese
Carrapicho gigante
henbit deadnettle
In Polish
Giant Lepiężnik
Henbit jasnota
In Latin
Giant Butterbur
henbit deadnettle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Senecioneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Giant Butterbur and Henbit Deadnettle
Season and care of Giant Butterbur and Henbit Deadnettle is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Butterbur and Henbit Deadnettle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Butterbur season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Henbit Deadnettle season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Butterbur is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Henbit Deadnettle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Butterbur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Henbit Deadnettle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Butterbur and Henbit Deadnettle Physical Information
Giant Butterbur and Henbit Deadnettle physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Butterbur height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Henbit Deadnettle height is 7.60 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Giant Butterbur and Henbit Deadnettle are as follows:
Giant Butterbur flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Giant Butterbur leaf color: Green
Henbit Deadnettle flower color: Hot Pink, Fuchsia and Violet
- Henbit Deadnettle leaf color: Green, Purple and Gray Green
Care of Giant Butterbur and Henbit Deadnettle
Care of Giant Butterbur and Henbit Deadnettle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Butterbur pruning is done Remove the old foliage and Henbit Deadnettle 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 Henbit Deadnettle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.