Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
China, Japan, Korea
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
wastelands
Dappled Shade, meadows, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
2b, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple, Light Pink
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Water once every two or three weeks
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, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune in early summer, Remove dead leaves
Remove the old foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Use a fertilizer ratio of 16-4-8
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Hollyhock Rust, Red blotch, Spider mites
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Inflammation, Respiratory Disorders, Urine infections
Antiasthamatic, Antispasmodic, Expectorant, Poultice
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Used as umbrellas by Japanese children, Used as walking sticks, Used like rhubarb
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
LAVATERA 'Barnsley Baby'
PETASITES japonicus
Common Name
Lavatera
Giant Butterbur, Japanese Butterbur
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का जंगली पौधा
Giant Butterbur
In German
Malve
Riesen Pestwurz
In French
mauve
géant Butterbur
In Spanish
malva
gigante petasita
In Greek
μολόχα
Giant Butterbur
In Portuguese
malva
Carrapicho gigante
In Polish
malwa
Giant Lepiężnik
In Latin
malva
Giant Butterbur
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Senecioneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lavatera and Giant Butterbur
Season and care of Lavatera and Giant Butterbur is important to know. While considering everything about Lavatera and Giant Butterbur Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lavatera season is Summer and Fall and Giant Butterbur season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lavatera is Loam, Sand and for Giant Butterbur is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lavatera is Neutral and for Giant Butterbur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lavatera and Giant Butterbur Physical Information
Lavatera and Giant Butterbur physical information is very important for comparison. Lavatera height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Giant Butterbur height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Lavatera and Giant Butterbur are as follows:
Lavatera flower color: White, Red, Purple and Light Pink
Lavatera leaf color: Green and Light Green
Giant Butterbur flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Giant Butterbur leaf color: Green
Care of Lavatera and Giant Butterbur
Care of Lavatera and Giant Butterbur include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lavatera pruning is done Prune in early summer and Remove dead leaves and Giant Butterbur pruning is done Remove the old foliage. In summer Lavatera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Giant Butterbur needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.