Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs
Shrubs, Trees
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Northeast Mexico, Southeastern United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Wet lands
Hillside, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
9-4
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Round
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Dry, Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Dry
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Adequately
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Dry, Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Dry
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Not Available
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Flies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Chronic fatigue
Fever, Kidney problems, Not Available, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Food for insects
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PETASITES japonicus 'Purpureus'
Senegalia berlandieri
Common Name
Giant Butterbur, Japanese Butterbur, Purple Butterbur
Acacia
In Hindi
Purple Butterbur
Acacia
In German
Lila Pestwurz
Acacia
In French
Violet Butterbur
Acacia
In Spanish
púrpura petasita
Acacia
In Greek
Purple Butterbur
Acacia
In Portuguese
roxo Carrapicho
Acacia
In Polish
Purpurowy Lepiężnik
Acacia
In Latin
Purple Butterbur
Acacia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Senecioneae
Acacieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Mimosoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Purple Butterbur and Acacia
Wondering what are the properties of Purple Butterbur and Acacia? We provide you with everything About Purple Butterbur and Acacia. Purple Butterbur doesn't have thorns and Acacia doesn't have thorns. Also Purple Butterbur does not have fragrant flowers. Purple Butterbur has allergic reactions like Not Available and Acacia 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 Purple Butterbur and Acacia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Purple Butterbur and Acacia
Season and care of Purple Butterbur and Acacia is important to know. While considering everything about Purple Butterbur and Acacia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Purple Butterbur season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Acacia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Purple Butterbur is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Acacia is Dry, Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Purple Butterbur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Acacia is Slightly Alkaline.
Purple Butterbur and Acacia Physical Information
Purple Butterbur and Acacia physical information is very important for comparison. Purple Butterbur height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Acacia height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Purple Butterbur and Acacia are as follows:
Purple Butterbur flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Purple Butterbur leaf color: Green, Purple and Burgundy
Acacia flower color: White
- Acacia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Purple Butterbur and Acacia
Care of Purple Butterbur and Acacia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purple Butterbur pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Acacia pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Purple Butterbur needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Acacia needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water.