Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Sedge or Rush
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Mexican Papyrus, Dwarf Papyrus, Giant Papyrus
Habitat
Dappled Shade, meadows, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Moist Soils, tropical environments, Tropical regions, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-12
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
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
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
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water once every two or three weeks
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Not Available
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antispasmodic, Expectorant, Poultice
Cancer, Heals minor burns, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem
Stem
Other Uses
Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Used as umbrellas by Japanese children, Used as walking sticks, Used like rhubarb
Constructing Boats, Used as fuel, 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
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PETASITES japonicus
CYPERUS 'Wild Spike'
Common Name
Giant Butterbur, Japanese Butterbur
Papyrus, Wild Spike Cyperus
In Hindi
Giant Butterbur
पेपिरस संयंत्र
In German
Riesen Pestwurz
Papyrus-Pflanze
In French
géant Butterbur
usine papyrus
In Spanish
gigante petasita
planta del papiro
In Greek
Giant Butterbur
πάπυρο
In Portuguese
Carrapicho gigante
planta do papiro
In Polish
Giant Lepiężnik
Papyrus roślin
In Latin
Giant Butterbur
cHARTA
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Agaricomycetes
Family
Asteraceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Senecioneae
Cariceae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Cyperoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Giant Butterbur and Papyrus
Season and care of Giant Butterbur and Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Butterbur and Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Butterbur season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Papyrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Butterbur is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Butterbur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Papyrus is Neutral.
Giant Butterbur and Papyrus Physical Information
Giant Butterbur and Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Butterbur height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Papyrus height is 45.70 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Giant Butterbur and Papyrus are as follows:
Giant Butterbur flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Giant Butterbur leaf color: Green
Papyrus flower color: Sandy Brown
- Papyrus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Giant Butterbur and Papyrus
Care of Giant Butterbur and Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Butterbur pruning is done Remove the old foliage and Papyrus 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 Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.