Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Shrub
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
World/Pandemic
Types
Not Available
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, meadows, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban 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
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
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
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water once every two or three weeks
Average Water Needs
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
Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
Use a fertilizer ratio of 16-4-8
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Insects
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
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
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
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
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 pictum
Common Name
Giant Butterbur, Japanese Butterbur
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
In Hindi
Giant Butterbur
भारतीय मैलो
In German
Riesen Pestwurz
indische Malve
In French
géant Butterbur
Mallow indienne
In Spanish
gigante petasita
malva india
In Greek
Giant Butterbur
Ινδικό Μολόχα
In Portuguese
Carrapicho gigante
Mallow indiana
In Polish
Giant Lepiężnik
Indyjski Mallow
In Latin
Giant Butterbur
vitifolium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
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 Indian Mallow
Season and care of Giant Butterbur and Indian Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Butterbur and Indian Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Butterbur season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Indian Mallow season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Butterbur is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Butterbur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Butterbur and Indian Mallow Physical Information
Giant Butterbur and Indian Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Butterbur height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Butterbur and Indian Mallow are as follows:
Giant Butterbur flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Giant Butterbur leaf color: Green
Indian Mallow flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper and Bronze
- Indian Mallow leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Giant Butterbur and Indian Mallow
Care of Giant Butterbur and Indian Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Butterbur pruning is done Remove the old foliage and Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed. In summer Giant Butterbur needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.