Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Not Available
Ilex opaca laxiflora,Ilex opaca opaca
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Open areas
Coastal sand dunes, moist forests, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
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
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Round
Oval Spiny Leaves
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
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
Cuttings, 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
Average Water Needs, Drought Tolerant
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 deadheads, Requires very little pruning, Shape and thin as needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Cold, epilepsy, Itching, Malaria, Pneumonia
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Decoration Purposes, Used as a dyestuff, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PETASITES japonicus 'Variegatus'
ILEX opaca
Common Name
Giant Butterbur, Japanese Butterbur, Variegated Butterbur
Christmas Holly
In Hindi
variegated butterbur
American Holly
In German
bunte Pestwurz
American Holly
In French
pétasite panachée
American Holly
In Spanish
butterbur abigarrado
American Holly
In Greek
διαφοροποιημένα butterbur
American Holly
In Portuguese
butterbur variegada
American Holly
In Polish
barwny Lepiężnik
American Holly
In Latin
varius butterbur
American Holly
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Celastrales
Family
Asteraceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Senecioneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Variegated Butterbur and American Holly
Season and care of Variegated Butterbur and American Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Variegated Butterbur and American Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Variegated Butterbur season is Spring, Summer and Fall and American Holly season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Variegated Butterbur is Clay, Loam, Sand and for American Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Variegated Butterbur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for American Holly is Acidic, Neutral.
Variegated Butterbur and American Holly Physical Information
Variegated Butterbur and American Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Variegated Butterbur height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas American Holly height is 760.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Variegated Butterbur and American Holly are as follows:
Variegated Butterbur flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Variegated Butterbur leaf color: Green, Light Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
American Holly flower color: White
- American Holly leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Variegated Butterbur and American Holly
Care of Variegated Butterbur and American Holly include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Variegated Butterbur pruning is done Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning and Shape and thin as needed and American Holly pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Variegated Butterbur needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.