Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Herbs
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Russia/Siberia, Iraq, Iran, Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, meadows, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Farms, Fields, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1,2,3,10,11,12,13
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
Green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan, Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Late Winter, Not Available
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water once every two or three weeks
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires regular watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove the old foliage
Prune ocassionally, Requires little pruning
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
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Depression, Rapid Heartbeat, Sleepiness
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Used as umbrellas by Japanese children, Used as walking sticks, Used like rhubarb
Cosmetics, Oil is used as fuel, Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used as an ointment, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in biomass, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Water Gardens
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PETASITES japonicus
CANNABIS sativa
Common Name
Giant Butterbur, Japanese Butterbur
Marijuana
In Hindi
Giant Butterbur
मारिजुआना
In German
Riesen Pestwurz
Marihuana
In French
géant Butterbur
Marijuana
In Spanish
gigante petasita
Marijuana
In Greek
Giant Butterbur
Μαριχουάνα
In Portuguese
Carrapicho gigante
Maconha
In Polish
Giant Lepiężnik
Marihuana
In Latin
Giant Butterbur
Marijuana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Cannabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Senecioneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Giant Butterbur and Marijuana
Season and care of Giant Butterbur and Marijuana is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Butterbur and Marijuana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Butterbur season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Marijuana season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Butterbur is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Marijuana is Loam while the PH of soil for Giant Butterbur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Marijuana is Acidic, Neutral.
Giant Butterbur and Marijuana Physical Information
Giant Butterbur and Marijuana physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Butterbur height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Marijuana height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Giant Butterbur and Marijuana are as follows:
Giant Butterbur flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Giant Butterbur leaf color: Green
Marijuana flower color: Green and Tan
- Marijuana leaf color: Green
Care of Giant Butterbur and Marijuana
Care of Giant Butterbur and Marijuana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Butterbur pruning is done Remove the old foliage and Marijuana pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Requires little pruning. In summer Giant Butterbur needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Marijuana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.