Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Herbs
  
Herbs
  
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America
  
China, Japan, Korea
  
Types
Mexican oregano,Mediterranean oregano
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Stony hillsides
  
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Open areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
  
5-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
  
9-4
  
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow
  
Light Yellow, Ivory
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Brown
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
  
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
  
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Spade shaped
  
Round
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Poorly Drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Early Fall, Fall
  
Early Spring, Late Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Wet Site
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Divison, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Poorly Drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning, Shape and thin as needed
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Wet Site
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antihydrotic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Astringent
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
For making oil
  
Not Available
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
  
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Water Gardens
  
Botanical Name
LIPPIA graveolens
  
PETASITES japonicus 'Variegatus'
  
Common Name
Mexican Oregano
  
Giant Butterbur, Japanese Butterbur, Variegated Butterbur
  
In Hindi
Lippia graveolens
  
variegated butterbur
  
In German
Mexikanischer Oregano
  
bunte Pestwurz
  
In French
Lippia graveolens
  
pétasite panachée
  
In Spanish
Lippia graveolens
  
butterbur abigarrado
  
In Greek
Lippia graveolens
  
διαφοροποιημένα butterbur
  
In Portuguese
Lippia graveolens
  
butterbur variegada
  
In Polish
Lippia graveolens
  
barwny Lepiężnik
  
In Latin
Lippia graveolens
  
varius butterbur
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Not Available
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Not Available
  
Order
Lamiales
  
Asterales
  
Family
Verbenaceae
  
Asteraceae
  
Genus
Lippia
  
Petasites
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Senecioneae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Mexican Oregano and Variegated Butterbur
Season and care of Mexican Oregano and Variegated Butterbur is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Oregano and Variegated Butterbur Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Oregano season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Variegated Butterbur season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mexican Oregano is Loam, Sand and for Variegated Butterbur is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican Oregano is Neutral, Alkaline and for Variegated Butterbur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mexican Oregano and Variegated Butterbur Physical Information
Mexican Oregano and Variegated Butterbur physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Oregano height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Variegated Butterbur height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican Oregano and Variegated Butterbur are as follows:
Mexican Oregano flower color: White and Light Yellow
Mexican Oregano leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Variegated Butterbur flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Variegated Butterbur leaf color: Green, Light Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Care of Mexican Oregano and Variegated Butterbur
Care of Mexican Oregano and Variegated Butterbur include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Oregano pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Variegated Butterbur pruning is done Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Mexican Oregano 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.