Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Shrubs
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Pastures, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Scrubs, Woods
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
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, Salmon, Ivory
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires consistently moist soil
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, 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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Healing
Asthma, Chronic fatigue
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used for bedding in gardens
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS papyraceus
PETASITES japonicus 'Purpureus'
Common Name
Paperwhite Narcissus
Giant Butterbur, Japanese Butterbur, Purple Butterbur
In Hindi
paperwhite narcissus
Purple Butterbur
In German
Narcissus Pperwhite
Lila Pestwurz
In French
Narcissus Pperwhite
Violet Butterbur
In Spanish
Narciso Pperwhite
púrpura petasita
In Greek
Νάρκισσος Pperwhite
Purple Butterbur
In Portuguese
Narciso Pperwhite
roxo Carrapicho
In Polish
Narcyz Pperwhite
Purpurowy Lepiężnik
In Latin
Narcissus Pperwhite
Purple Butterbur
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asterales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Narcissus
Petasites
Clade
Angiosperms, Asparagales, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Senecioneae
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Paperwhite Narcissus and Purple Butterbur
Wondering what are the properties of Paperwhite Narcissus and Purple Butterbur? We provide you with everything About Paperwhite Narcissus and Purple Butterbur. Paperwhite Narcissus doesn't have thorns and Purple Butterbur doesn't have thorns. Also Paperwhite Narcissus does not have fragrant flowers. Paperwhite Narcissus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Purple Butterbur has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Paperwhite Narcissus and Purple Butterbur and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Paperwhite Narcissus and Purple Butterbur
Season and care of Paperwhite Narcissus and Purple Butterbur is important to know. While considering everything about Paperwhite Narcissus and Purple Butterbur Care, growing season is an essential factor. Paperwhite Narcissus season is Spring and Purple Butterbur season is Spring. The type of soil for Paperwhite Narcissus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Purple Butterbur is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Paperwhite Narcissus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Purple Butterbur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Paperwhite Narcissus and Purple Butterbur Physical Information
Paperwhite Narcissus and Purple Butterbur physical information is very important for comparison. Paperwhite Narcissus height is 38.10 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Purple Butterbur height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Paperwhite Narcissus and Purple Butterbur are as follows:
Paperwhite Narcissus flower color: White, Salmon and Ivory
Paperwhite Narcissus leaf color: Green
Purple Butterbur flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Purple Butterbur leaf color: Green, Purple and Burgundy
Care of Paperwhite Narcissus and Purple Butterbur
Care of Paperwhite Narcissus and Purple Butterbur include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Paperwhite Narcissus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Purple Butterbur pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Paperwhite Narcissus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Purple Butterbur needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.