Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
North Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Wet lands
Desert, Rocky Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
Not Available
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 Availble
Habit
Clump-Forming
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Moist but well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Moisture
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Chronic fatigue
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PETASITES japonicus 'Purpureus'
Myrtus nivellei
Common Name
Giant Butterbur, Japanese Butterbur, Purple Butterbur
Saharan myrtle
In Hindi
Purple Butterbur
Saharan myrtle
In German
Lila Pestwurz
Saharan myrtle
In French
Violet Butterbur
myrte subsaharienne
In Spanish
púrpura petasita
mirto subsahariana
In Greek
Purple Butterbur
Σαχάρας μυρτιά
In Portuguese
roxo Carrapicho
murta Saharan
In Polish
Purpurowy Lepiężnik
mirt Subsaharyjskiej
In Latin
Purple Butterbur
myrto Saharan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Senecioneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Purple Butterbur and Saharan Myrtle
Wondering what are the properties of Purple Butterbur and Saharan Myrtle? We provide you with everything About Purple Butterbur and Saharan Myrtle. Purple Butterbur doesn't have thorns and Saharan Myrtle doesn't have thorns. Also Purple Butterbur does not have fragrant flowers. Purple Butterbur has allergic reactions like Not Available and Saharan Myrtle 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 Saharan Myrtle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Purple Butterbur and Saharan Myrtle
Season and care of Purple Butterbur and Saharan Myrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Purple Butterbur and Saharan Myrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Purple Butterbur season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Saharan Myrtle season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Purple Butterbur is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Saharan Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Purple Butterbur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Saharan Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Purple Butterbur and Saharan Myrtle Physical Information
Purple Butterbur and Saharan Myrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Purple Butterbur height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Saharan Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Purple Butterbur and Saharan Myrtle are as follows:
Purple Butterbur flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Purple Butterbur leaf color: Green, Purple and Burgundy
Saharan Myrtle flower color: White
- Saharan Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Purple Butterbur and Saharan Myrtle
Care of Purple Butterbur and Saharan Myrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purple Butterbur pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Saharan Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots 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 Saharan Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.