Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean, Canary Islands, Northern Africa
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Tropical regions
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green, Pink
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Pink
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
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, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally, Water twice a day in the initial period
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, 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Chidori Pink'( Acephala Group, CHIDORI SERIES)
PETASITES japonicus 'Variegatus'
Common Name
Chidori Pink Ornamental Kale, Ornamental Kale
Giant Butterbur, Japanese Butterbur, Variegated Butterbur
In Hindi
सजावटी काले
variegated butterbur
In German
Ornamental Kale
bunte Pestwurz
In French
ornement Kale
pétasite panachée
In Spanish
Ornamental Kale
butterbur abigarrado
In Greek
καλλωπιστικά Καλέ
διαφοροποιημένα butterbur
In Portuguese
ornamental Kale
butterbur variegada
In Polish
ozdobny
barwny Lepiężnik
In Latin
decentius
varius butterbur
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Brassicales
Asterales
Family
Brassicaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Senecioneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ornamental Kale and Variegated Butterbur
Season and care of Ornamental Kale and Variegated Butterbur is important to know. While considering everything about Ornamental Kale and Variegated Butterbur Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ornamental Kale season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Variegated Butterbur season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ornamental Kale is Loam, Sand and for Variegated Butterbur is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ornamental Kale is Neutral, Alkaline and for Variegated Butterbur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ornamental Kale and Variegated Butterbur Physical Information
Ornamental Kale and Variegated Butterbur physical information is very important for comparison. Ornamental Kale height is 22.90 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Variegated Butterbur height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Ornamental Kale and Variegated Butterbur are as follows:
Ornamental Kale flower color: Yellow
Ornamental Kale 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 Ornamental Kale and Variegated Butterbur
Care of Ornamental Kale and Variegated Butterbur include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ornamental Kale 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 Ornamental Kale 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.