Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
April Cross, Cherry Belle, Sicily Giant
Habitat
Wet lands
Unknown
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Round
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria leaf blight, Black root rot, Clubroot, Damping-off, Downy mildew, Fusarium wilt, Scab, white rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Beetles, Leafminer
Allergy
Not Available
Headache, Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Chronic fatigue
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, constipation, Dehydration, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Fever, High blood pressure, Immunity, Insect Bites, Jaundice, Kidney problems, Leucoderma, Liver problems, Piles, Respiratory Disorders, Skin Disorders, Sore throat, Urinary tract problems, Vitamin C, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
PETASITES japonicus 'Purpureus'
RHAPHANUS sativus 'D'Avignon'
Common Name
Giant Butterbur, Japanese Butterbur, Purple Butterbur
French radish,“French Breakfast” radish
In Hindi
Purple Butterbur
फ्रेंच मूली
In German
Lila Pestwurz
Französisch Rettich
In French
Violet Butterbur
radis français
In Spanish
púrpura petasita
rábano francés
In Greek
Purple Butterbur
Γαλλικά ραπανάκι
In Portuguese
roxo Carrapicho
rabanete Francês
In Polish
Purpurowy Lepiężnik
French Radish
In Latin
Purple Butterbur
French radicula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Capparales
Family
Asteraceae
Brassicaceae
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 French Radish
Season and care of Purple Butterbur and French Radish is important to know. While considering everything about Purple Butterbur and French Radish Care, growing season is an essential factor. Purple Butterbur season is Spring, Summer and Fall and French Radish season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Purple Butterbur is Clay, Loam, Sand and for French Radish is Loam while the PH of soil for Purple Butterbur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for French Radish is Neutral.
Purple Butterbur and French Radish Physical Information
Purple Butterbur and French Radish physical information is very important for comparison. Purple Butterbur height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas French Radish height is 10.20 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Purple Butterbur and French Radish are as follows:
Purple Butterbur flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Purple Butterbur leaf color: Green, Purple and Burgundy
French Radish flower color: White
- French Radish leaf color: Green
Care of Purple Butterbur and French Radish
Care of Purple Butterbur and French Radish include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purple Butterbur pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and French Radish pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Purple Butterbur needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer French Radish needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.