Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Types
Petasites hybridus
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Wet lands
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Round
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Light
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Light
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Chronic fatigue
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
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Botanical Name
PETASITES japonicus 'Purpureus'
Hydrangea
Common Name
Giant Butterbur, Japanese Butterbur, Purple Butterbur
Hydrangea or hortensia
In Hindi
Purple Butterbur
Hydrangea
In German
Lila Pestwurz
Hortensie
In French
Violet Butterbur
Hortensia
In Spanish
púrpura petasita
Hortensia
In Greek
Purple Butterbur
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
roxo Carrapicho
Hortênsia
In Polish
Purpurowy Lepiężnik
Hortensja
In Latin
Purple Butterbur
Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Hydrangeaceae
Genus
Petasites
Hydrangea
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Purple Butterbur and Hydrangea
Season and care of Purple Butterbur and Hydrangea is important to know. While considering everything about Purple Butterbur and Hydrangea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Purple Butterbur season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hydrangea season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Purple Butterbur is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hydrangea is Light while the PH of soil for Purple Butterbur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hydrangea is Acidic.
Purple Butterbur and Hydrangea Physical Information
Purple Butterbur and Hydrangea physical information is very important for comparison. Purple Butterbur height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm. The color specification of Purple Butterbur and Hydrangea are as follows:
Purple Butterbur flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Purple Butterbur leaf color: Green, Purple and Burgundy
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Care of Purple Butterbur and Hydrangea
Care of Purple Butterbur and Hydrangea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purple Butterbur pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hydrangea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth 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 Hydrangea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.