Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Not Available
Japanese beech, European beech
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Wet lands
low mountains, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
Yellow green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Round
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Chronic fatigue
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Grown for shade, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PETASITES japonicus 'Purpureus'
FAGUS sylvatica
Common Name
Giant Butterbur, Japanese Butterbur, Purple Butterbur
European Beech
In Hindi
Purple Butterbur
यूरोपीय बीच
In German
Lila Pestwurz
Rotbuche
In French
Violet Butterbur
Hêtre commun
In Spanish
púrpura petasita
Fagus sylvatica
In Greek
Purple Butterbur
Ευρωπαϊκή οξιάς
In Portuguese
roxo Carrapicho
Faia-europeia
In Polish
Purpurowy Lepiężnik
Buk zwyczajny
In Latin
Purple Butterbur
Europae fagi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Senecioneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Purple Butterbur and European Beech
Season and care of Purple Butterbur and European Beech is important to know. While considering everything about Purple Butterbur and European Beech Care, growing season is an essential factor. Purple Butterbur season is Spring, Summer and Fall and European Beech season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Purple Butterbur is Clay, Loam, Sand and for European Beech is Loam, Well drained while the PH of soil for Purple Butterbur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for European Beech is Acidic, Neutral.
Purple Butterbur and European Beech Physical Information
Purple Butterbur and European Beech physical information is very important for comparison. Purple Butterbur height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas European Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Purple Butterbur and European Beech are as follows:
Purple Butterbur flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Purple Butterbur leaf color: Green, Purple and Burgundy
European Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
- European Beech leaf color: Green
Care of Purple Butterbur and European Beech
Care of Purple Butterbur and European Beech include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purple Butterbur pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and European Beech pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Purple Butterbur needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer European Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.