Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs
Tender Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Wet lands
Terrestrial
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
Reddish Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Round
Long Barbed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Not Available
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Not Available
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Borders, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Chronic fatigue
Cough
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Fibre
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Hedges
Botanical Name
PETASITES japonicus 'Purpureus'
BROMELIA
Common Name
Giant Butterbur, Japanese Butterbur, Purple Butterbur
Heart-of-Flame
In Hindi
Purple Butterbur
Heart-of-flame
In German
Lila Pestwurz
Herz -of -Flame
In French
Violet Butterbur
Coeur-de- flamme
In Spanish
púrpura petasita
Corazón de la llama
In Greek
Purple Butterbur
Καρδιά - of- Φλόγα
In Portuguese
roxo Carrapicho
Coração -de- Chama
In Polish
Purpurowy Lepiężnik
Heart- of- Płomień
In Latin
Purple Butterbur
Cor - de - flamma
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Senecioneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Bromelioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Purple Butterbur and Heart of Flame
Wondering what are the properties of Purple Butterbur and Heart of Flame? We provide you with everything About Purple Butterbur and Heart of Flame. Purple Butterbur doesn't have thorns and Heart of Flame doesn't have thorns. Also Purple Butterbur does not have fragrant flowers. Purple Butterbur has allergic reactions like Not Available and Heart of Flame 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 Heart of Flame and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Purple Butterbur and Heart of Flame
Season and care of Purple Butterbur and Heart of Flame is important to know. While considering everything about Purple Butterbur and Heart of Flame Care, growing season is an essential factor. Purple Butterbur season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Heart of Flame season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Purple Butterbur is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Heart of Flame is Not Available while the PH of soil for Purple Butterbur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Heart of Flame is Not Available.
Purple Butterbur and Heart of Flame Physical Information
Purple Butterbur and Heart of Flame physical information is very important for comparison. Purple Butterbur height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Heart of Flame height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Purple Butterbur and Heart of Flame are as follows:
Purple Butterbur flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Purple Butterbur leaf color: Green, Purple and Burgundy
Heart of Flame flower color: Reddish Plum
- Heart of Flame leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Purple Butterbur and Heart of Flame
Care of Purple Butterbur and Heart of Flame include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purple Butterbur pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Heart of Flame pruning is done 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 Heart of Flame needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.