Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
California
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Wet lands
Chaparral, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
7-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Burgundy
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Round
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Chronic fatigue
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Flower Stalk
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PETASITES japonicus 'Purpureus'
ROMNEYA coulteri
Common Name
Giant Butterbur, Japanese Butterbur, Purple Butterbur
Matilija Poppy
In Hindi
Purple Butterbur
Matilija Poppy
In German
Lila Pestwurz
Matilija Poppy
In French
Violet Butterbur
Matilija Poppy
In Spanish
púrpura petasita
Matilija amapola
In Greek
Purple Butterbur
Matilija παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
roxo Carrapicho
Matilija Poppy
In Polish
Purpurowy Lepiężnik
Matilija Poppy
In Latin
Purple Butterbur
Matilija Poppy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Papaverales
Family
Asteraceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Senecioneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Papaveroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Purple Butterbur and Matilija Poppy
Wondering what are the properties of Purple Butterbur and Matilija Poppy? We provide you with everything About Purple Butterbur and Matilija Poppy. Purple Butterbur doesn't have thorns and Matilija Poppy doesn't have thorns. Also Purple Butterbur does not have fragrant flowers. Purple Butterbur has allergic reactions like Not Available and Matilija Poppy 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 Matilija Poppy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Purple Butterbur and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of Purple Butterbur and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Purple Butterbur and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Purple Butterbur season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Matilija Poppy season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Purple Butterbur is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Purple Butterbur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
Purple Butterbur and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
Purple Butterbur and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Purple Butterbur height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Purple Butterbur and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
Purple Butterbur flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Purple Butterbur leaf color: Green, Purple and Burgundy
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
- Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Purple Butterbur and Matilija Poppy
Care of Purple Butterbur and Matilija Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purple Butterbur pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall. In summer Purple Butterbur needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.