Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Herbs
Origin
Hybrid origin, North America
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division
Divison, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Keep ground moist, Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Rabbits
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Phlox paniculata 'Sherbet Cocktail'
PETASITES japonicus 'Variegatus'
Common Name
Hybrid Phlox, Sherbet Cocktail Garden Phlox
Giant Butterbur, Japanese Butterbur, Variegated Butterbur
In Hindi
Hybrid Phlox
variegated butterbur
In German
Hybrid Phlox
bunte Pestwurz
In French
Phlox Hybrid
pétasite panachée
In Spanish
Phlox híbrido
butterbur abigarrado
In Greek
υβριδικά Phlox
διαφοροποιημένα butterbur
In Portuguese
Phlox híbrido
butterbur variegada
In Polish
Hybrydowy Phlox
barwny Lepiężnik
In Latin
Hybrid Phlox
varius butterbur
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Polemoniaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Senecioneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Hybrid Phlox and Variegated Butterbur
Season and care of Hybrid Phlox and Variegated Butterbur is important to know. While considering everything about Hybrid Phlox and Variegated Butterbur Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hybrid Phlox season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Variegated Butterbur season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hybrid Phlox is Loam and for Variegated Butterbur is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hybrid Phlox is Neutral and for Variegated Butterbur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hybrid Phlox and Variegated Butterbur Physical Information
Hybrid Phlox and Variegated Butterbur physical information is very important for comparison. Hybrid Phlox height is 65.00 cm and width 55.00 cm whereas Variegated Butterbur height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Hybrid Phlox and Variegated Butterbur are as follows:
Hybrid Phlox flower color: Pink and Lavender
Hybrid Phlox leaf color: Dark Green
Variegated Butterbur flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Variegated Butterbur leaf color: Green, Light Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Care of Hybrid Phlox and Variegated Butterbur
Care of Hybrid Phlox and Variegated Butterbur include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hybrid Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Variegated Butterbur pruning is done Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Hybrid Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Variegated Butterbur needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.