Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Not Available
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
5-9
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13
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
Hot Pink
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Requires consistently moist soil
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
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
poisonous if ingested
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Stomach pain, Swelling, Wounds
Asthma, Chronic fatigue
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON parryi
PETASITES japonicus 'Purpureus'
Common Name
Parry's Beardtongue
Giant Butterbur, Japanese Butterbur, Purple Butterbur
In Hindi
penstemon parryi
Purple Butterbur
In German
penstemon parryi
Lila Pestwurz
In French
penstemon parryi
Violet Butterbur
In Spanish
parryi penstemon
púrpura petasita
In Greek
penstemon parryi
Purple Butterbur
In Portuguese
parryi penstemon
roxo Carrapicho
In Polish
penstemon parryi
Purpurowy Lepiężnik
In Latin
Persicaria californicum
Purple Butterbur
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Penstemon
Petasites
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Senecioneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Penstemon Parryi and Purple Butterbur
Wondering what are the properties of Penstemon Parryi and Purple Butterbur? We provide you with everything About Penstemon Parryi and Purple Butterbur. Penstemon Parryi doesn't have thorns and Purple Butterbur doesn't have thorns. Also Penstemon Parryi does not have fragrant flowers. Penstemon Parryi has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested and Purple Butterbur has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested. 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 Penstemon Parryi and Purple Butterbur and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Penstemon Parryi and Purple Butterbur
Season and care of Penstemon Parryi and Purple Butterbur is important to know. While considering everything about Penstemon Parryi and Purple Butterbur Care, growing season is an essential factor. Penstemon Parryi season is Spring and Winter and Purple Butterbur season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Penstemon Parryi is Sand and for Purple Butterbur is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Penstemon Parryi is Neutral, Alkaline and for Purple Butterbur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Penstemon Parryi and Purple Butterbur Physical Information
Penstemon Parryi and Purple Butterbur physical information is very important for comparison. Penstemon Parryi height is 90.00 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Purple Butterbur height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Penstemon Parryi and Purple Butterbur are as follows:
Penstemon Parryi flower color: Hot Pink
Penstemon Parryi leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Purple Butterbur flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Purple Butterbur leaf color: Green, Purple and Burgundy
Care of Penstemon Parryi and Purple Butterbur
Care of Penstemon Parryi and Purple Butterbur include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Penstemon Parryi 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 Penstemon Parryi 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.