Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Southeastern United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Open areas
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning, Shape and thin as needed
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Mealybugs, Slugs, Soft scales, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Nasal Congestion
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Regulates Blood Sugar, Snakebite
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Used in curries, soups, stews, Used in making tea, Used in treatment of mouth ulcers
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PETASITES japonicus 'Variegatus'
Bidens alba
Common Name
Giant Butterbur, Japanese Butterbur, Variegated Butterbur
Beggarticks, Bidens, black jack, burr marigolds, tickseeds, Spanish needles
In Hindi
variegated butterbur
Bidens
In German
bunte Pestwurz
Bidens
In French
pétasite panachée
Bidens
In Spanish
butterbur abigarrado
Bidens
In Greek
διαφοροποιημένα butterbur
Bidens
In Portuguese
butterbur variegada
Bidens
In Polish
barwny Lepiężnik
Bidens
In Latin
varius butterbur
Bidens
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Senecioneae
Coreopsideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Variegated Butterbur and Bidens
Season and care of Variegated Butterbur and Bidens is important to know. While considering everything about Variegated Butterbur and Bidens Care, growing season is an essential factor. Variegated Butterbur season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bidens season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Variegated Butterbur is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bidens is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Variegated Butterbur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bidens is Neutral.
Variegated Butterbur and Bidens Physical Information
Variegated Butterbur and Bidens physical information is very important for comparison. Variegated Butterbur height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Bidens height is Not Available and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Variegated Butterbur and Bidens are as follows:
Variegated Butterbur flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Variegated Butterbur leaf color: Green, Light Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Bidens flower color: Yellow
- Bidens leaf color: Green
Care of Variegated Butterbur and Bidens
Care of Variegated Butterbur and Bidens include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Variegated Butterbur pruning is done Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning and Shape and thin as needed and Bidens pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Variegated Butterbur needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bidens needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.