Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Turkey
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
hedge rows, Woodlands
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-4
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Orange Red
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Stops hair loss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Asthma, Chronic fatigue
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Carpinus betulus
PETASITES japonicus 'Purpureus'
Common Name
Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam
Giant Butterbur, Japanese Butterbur, Purple Butterbur
In Hindi
हानबीन
Purple Butterbur
In German
Hainbuche
Lila Pestwurz
In French
charme
Violet Butterbur
In Spanish
carpe
púrpura petasita
In Greek
γαύρος
Purple Butterbur
In Portuguese
choupo-branco
roxo Carrapicho
In Polish
grab
Purpurowy Lepiężnik
In Latin
Item carpinus
Purple Butterbur
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Senecioneae
Subfamily
Coryloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Hornbeam and Purple Butterbur
Wondering what are the properties of Hornbeam and Purple Butterbur? We provide you with everything About Hornbeam and Purple Butterbur. Hornbeam doesn't have thorns and Purple Butterbur doesn't have thorns. Also Hornbeam does not have fragrant flowers. Hornbeam has allergic reactions like Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen and Rhinitis and Purple Butterbur has allergic reactions like Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen and Rhinitis. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Hornbeam and Purple Butterbur and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hornbeam and Purple Butterbur
Season and care of Hornbeam and Purple Butterbur is important to know. While considering everything about Hornbeam and Purple Butterbur Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hornbeam season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Purple Butterbur season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hornbeam is Loam and for Purple Butterbur is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral and for Purple Butterbur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hornbeam and Purple Butterbur Physical Information
Hornbeam and Purple Butterbur physical information is very important for comparison. Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Purple Butterbur height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Hornbeam and Purple Butterbur are as follows:
Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green
Purple Butterbur flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Purple Butterbur leaf color: Green, Purple and Burgundy
Care of Hornbeam and Purple Butterbur
Care of Hornbeam and Purple Butterbur include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hornbeam pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Purple Butterbur pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Purple Butterbur needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.