Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Viburnum betulifolium
Viburnum dentatum
Viburnum edule
Viburnum farreri
Viburnum dilatatum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-8
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
White, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
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
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Round
Lanceolate
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, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil
Do not water frequently, Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Mites
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Chronic fatigue
Diaphoretic, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
PETASITES japonicus 'Purpureus'
VIBURNUM 'Pragense'
Common Name
Giant Butterbur, Japanese Butterbur, Purple Butterbur
Withe Rod
Appalachian Tea
Witherod Viburnum
Witherod
In Hindi
Purple Butterbur
Viburnum
In German
Lila Pestwurz
Viburnum
In French
Violet Butterbur
Viorne
In Spanish
púrpura petasita
Viburnum
In Greek
Purple Butterbur
Είδος αιγοκλήματος
In Portuguese
roxo Carrapicho
viburno
In Polish
Purpurowy Lepiężnik
Kalina
In Latin
Purple Butterbur
Viburnum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Dipsacales
Family
Asteraceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Senecioneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Purple Butterbur and Viburnum
Wondering what are the properties of Purple Butterbur and Viburnum? We provide you with everything About Purple Butterbur and Viburnum. Purple Butterbur doesn't have thorns and Viburnum doesn't have thorns. Also Purple Butterbur does not have fragrant flowers. Purple Butterbur has allergic reactions like Not Available and Viburnum 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 Viburnum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Purple Butterbur and Viburnum
Season and care of Purple Butterbur and Viburnum is important to know. While considering everything about Purple Butterbur and Viburnum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Purple Butterbur season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Viburnum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Purple Butterbur is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Viburnum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Purple Butterbur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Viburnum is Acidic, Neutral.
Purple Butterbur and Viburnum Physical Information
Purple Butterbur and Viburnum physical information is very important for comparison. Purple Butterbur height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Viburnum height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Purple Butterbur and Viburnum are as follows:
Purple Butterbur flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Purple Butterbur leaf color: Green, Purple and Burgundy
Viburnum flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
- Viburnum leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Purple Butterbur and Viburnum
Care of Purple Butterbur and Viburnum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purple Butterbur pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Viburnum 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 Viburnum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.