Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Southern Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Open areas
Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-10
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, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Round
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Keep ground moist, Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Requires regular watering
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning, Shape and thin as needed
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Nematodes, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Ethnobotanic
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Root
Other Uses
Not Available
Roots were worn to protect and strengthen the wearer, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Water Gardens
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PETASITES japonicus 'Variegatus'
DIETES bicolor
Common Name
Giant Butterbur, Japanese Butterbur, Variegated Butterbur
African iris, Fortnight lily
In Hindi
variegated butterbur
African Iris
In German
bunte Pestwurz
Afrikanische Iris
In French
pétasite panachée
African Iris
In Spanish
butterbur abigarrado
Iris africano
In Greek
διαφοροποιημένα butterbur
Αφρικανική Iris
In Portuguese
butterbur variegada
Iris africano
In Polish
barwny Lepiężnik
Afryki Iris
In Latin
varius butterbur
African Iris
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asparagales
Family
Asteraceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Senecioneae
Irideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Iridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Variegated Butterbur and African Iris
Season and care of Variegated Butterbur and African Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Variegated Butterbur and African Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Variegated Butterbur season is Spring, Summer and Fall and African Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Variegated Butterbur is Clay, Loam, Sand and for African Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Variegated Butterbur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for African Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Variegated Butterbur and African Iris Physical Information
Variegated Butterbur and African Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Variegated Butterbur height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Variegated Butterbur and African Iris are as follows:
Variegated Butterbur flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Variegated Butterbur leaf color: Green, Light Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
African Iris flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
- African Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Variegated Butterbur and African Iris
Care of Variegated Butterbur and African Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Variegated Butterbur pruning is done Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning and Shape and thin as needed and African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Variegated Butterbur needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.