Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Hybrid origin, North America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, meadows, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Ovate elongated
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
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water once every two or three weeks
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove the old foliage
Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
Use a fertilizer ratio of 16-4-8
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Rabbits
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antispasmodic, Expectorant, Poultice
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Used as umbrellas by Japanese children, Used as walking sticks, Used like rhubarb
Food for animals, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Water Gardens
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PETASITES japonicus
Phlox paniculata 'Sherbet Cocktail'
Common Name
Giant Butterbur, Japanese Butterbur
Hybrid Phlox, Sherbet Cocktail Garden Phlox
In Hindi
Giant Butterbur
Hybrid Phlox
In German
Riesen Pestwurz
Hybrid Phlox
In French
géant Butterbur
Phlox Hybrid
In Spanish
gigante petasita
Phlox híbrido
In Greek
Giant Butterbur
υβριδικά Phlox
In Portuguese
Carrapicho gigante
Phlox híbrido
In Polish
Giant Lepiężnik
Hybrydowy Phlox
In Latin
Giant Butterbur
Hybrid Phlox
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Polemoniaceae
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 Hybrid Phlox
Season and care of Giant Butterbur and Hybrid Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Butterbur and Hybrid Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Butterbur season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hybrid Phlox season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Butterbur is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hybrid Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Giant Butterbur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hybrid Phlox is Neutral.
Giant Butterbur and Hybrid Phlox Physical Information
Giant Butterbur and Hybrid Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Butterbur height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Hybrid Phlox height is 65.00 cm and width 55.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Butterbur and Hybrid Phlox are as follows:
Giant Butterbur flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Giant Butterbur leaf color: Green
Hybrid Phlox flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Hybrid Phlox leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Giant Butterbur and Hybrid Phlox
Care of Giant Butterbur and Hybrid Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Butterbur pruning is done Remove the old foliage and Hybrid Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Giant Butterbur needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hybrid Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.