Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Shrub
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Mexico
Types
Not available
Pink cestrum, Red cestrum, Purple cestrum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Damp shady woods, Hedgebanks, Mediterranean region
gardens, High elevation, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 13, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Magenta, Crimson, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Strap shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Bulb fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Bees, pollinators
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Leucojum aestivum
CESTRUM elegans
Common Name
Leucojum, summer snowflake
Crimson cestrum, Elegant poison-berry, Purple cestrum, Red cestrum
In Hindi
Leucojum
Butterfly Flower plant
In German
Leucojum
Schmetterlings-Blumen- Anlage
In French
Leucojum
usine de fleur de papillon
In Spanish
Leucojum
planta de la flor de mariposa
In Greek
Leucojum
φυτό Πεταλούδα λουλούδι
In Portuguese
Leucojum
planta de flor de borboleta
In Polish
Leucojum
Motyl Kwiat roślin
In Latin
Leucojum
Flos plantae Gloria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Cestreae
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Browallioideae
Season and Care of Leucojum and Butterfly Flower
Season and care of Leucojum and Butterfly Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Leucojum and Butterfly Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leucojum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Butterfly Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Leucojum is Loam, Sand and for Butterfly Flower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Leucojum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Butterfly Flower is Acidic, Neutral.
Leucojum and Butterfly Flower Physical Information
Leucojum and Butterfly Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Leucojum height is 7.60 cm and width Not Available whereas Butterfly Flower height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Leucojum and Butterfly Flower are as follows:
Leucojum flower color: White and Light Pink
Leucojum leaf color: Green
Butterfly Flower flower color: Magenta, Crimson and Violet
- Butterfly Flower leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Leucojum and Butterfly Flower
Care of Leucojum and Butterfly Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leucojum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Butterfly Flower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Leucojum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Butterfly Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.