Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Grass
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Eastern Africa, Northern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Akia Beruin Red, Ofada Rice, Topaz
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, meadows, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Muddy habitat
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-15
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
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Not Available
Tolerances
Wet Site
Wet Site, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water once every two or three weeks
Keep plant submerged in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Winter
Average Water
Consistently
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove the old foliage
No need to prune
Fertilizers
Use a fertilizer ratio of 16-4-8
Fertilize the soil before planting, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Bacteria, Birds, fungus, Nematodes, Rats, Snails, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antispasmodic, Expectorant, Poultice
Energy, High blood pressure, Skin Disorders, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem
Seeds
Other Uses
Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Used as umbrellas by Japanese children, Used as walking sticks, Used like rhubarb
Starch, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Water Gardens
Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PETASITES japonicus
ORYZA
Common Name
Giant Butterbur, Japanese Butterbur
Rice
In Hindi
Giant Butterbur
चावल
In German
Riesen Pestwurz
Reis
In French
géant Butterbur
riz
In Spanish
gigante petasita
arroz
In Greek
Giant Butterbur
ρύζι
In Portuguese
Carrapicho gigante
arroz
In Polish
Giant Lepiężnik
ryż
In Latin
Giant Butterbur
rice
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asterales
Cyperales
Family
Asteraceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Senecioneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Giant Butterbur and Rice Plant
Season and care of Giant Butterbur and Rice Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Butterbur and Rice Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Butterbur season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Rice Plant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Butterbur is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Rice Plant is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Giant Butterbur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Rice Plant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Butterbur and Rice Plant Physical Information
Giant Butterbur and Rice Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Butterbur height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Rice Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Giant Butterbur and Rice Plant are as follows:
Giant Butterbur flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Giant Butterbur leaf color: Green
Rice Plant flower color: White
- Rice Plant leaf color: Green
Care of Giant Butterbur and Rice Plant
Care of Giant Butterbur and Rice Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Butterbur pruning is done Remove the old foliage and Rice Plant pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Giant Butterbur needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rice Plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Consistently.