Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Types
Not Available
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Habitat
Wet lands
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
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
Spreading
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Brown, Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil
Do Not over Water, 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
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Chronic fatigue
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PETASITES japonicus 'Purpureus'
Tamarindus indica
Common Name
Giant Butterbur, Japanese Butterbur, Purple Butterbur
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
In Hindi
Purple Butterbur
इमली का पेड़
In German
Lila Pestwurz
Tamarinde
In French
Violet Butterbur
tamarinier
In Spanish
púrpura petasita
tamarindo
In Greek
Purple Butterbur
δέντρο Tamarind
In Portuguese
roxo Carrapicho
tamarindo
In Polish
Purpurowy Lepiężnik
drzewo tamaryndowca
In Latin
Purple Butterbur
tamarind ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Petasites
Tamarindus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Senecioneae
Detarieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Purple Butterbur and Tamarind tree
Season and care of Purple Butterbur and Tamarind tree is important to know. While considering everything about Purple Butterbur and Tamarind tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Purple Butterbur season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Purple Butterbur is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Purple Butterbur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tamarind tree is Acidic.
Purple Butterbur and Tamarind tree Physical Information
Purple Butterbur and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Purple Butterbur height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Purple Butterbur and Tamarind tree are as follows:
Purple Butterbur flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Purple Butterbur leaf color: Green, Purple and Burgundy
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
- Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Care of Purple Butterbur and Tamarind tree
Care of Purple Butterbur and Tamarind tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purple Butterbur pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tamarind tree 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 Tamarind tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.