Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Central America, Europe, North America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Wet lands
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-8
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
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Beautiful Skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Chronic fatigue
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Not Available
Botanical Name
PETASITES japonicus 'Purpureus'
Malus sylvestris
Common Name
Giant Butterbur, Japanese Butterbur, Purple Butterbur
European crab apple
In Hindi
Purple Butterbur
european crab apple
In German
Lila Pestwurz
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
In French
Violet Butterbur
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
In Spanish
púrpura petasita
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
In Greek
Purple Butterbur
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
In Portuguese
roxo Carrapicho
Malus sylvestris
In Polish
Purpurowy Lepiężnik
Jabłoń dzika
In Latin
Purple Butterbur
european crab apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Senecioneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Purple Butterbur and European Crab Apple
Season and care of Purple Butterbur and European Crab Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Purple Butterbur and European Crab Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Purple Butterbur season is Spring, Summer and Fall and European Crab Apple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Purple Butterbur is Clay, Loam, Sand and for European Crab Apple is Loamy while the PH of soil for Purple Butterbur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for European Crab Apple is Neutral.
Purple Butterbur and European Crab Apple Physical Information
Purple Butterbur and European Crab Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Purple Butterbur height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Purple Butterbur and European Crab Apple are as follows:
Purple Butterbur flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Purple Butterbur leaf color: Green, Purple and Burgundy
European Crab Apple flower color: White
- European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Purple Butterbur and European Crab Apple
Care of Purple Butterbur and European Crab Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purple Butterbur pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Purple Butterbur needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.