Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Open areas
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
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, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark 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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
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
Do not let dry out between waterings
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning, Shape and thin as needed
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Water Gardens
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PETASITES japonicus 'Variegatus'
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Common Name
Giant Butterbur, Japanese Butterbur, Variegated Butterbur
Broccoli
In Hindi
variegated butterbur
ब्रोकली
In German
bunte Pestwurz
Brokkoli
In French
pétasite panachée
Brocoli
In Spanish
butterbur abigarrado
Brócoli
In Greek
διαφοροποιημένα butterbur
μπρόκολο
In Portuguese
butterbur variegada
brócolis
In Polish
barwny Lepiężnik
brokuły
In Latin
varius butterbur
Brocoli
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Capparales
Family
Asteraceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Senecioneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Variegated Butterbur and Broccoli
Season and care of Variegated Butterbur and Broccoli is important to know. While considering everything about Variegated Butterbur and Broccoli Care, growing season is an essential factor. Variegated Butterbur season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Broccoli season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Variegated Butterbur is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Broccoli is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Variegated Butterbur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Broccoli is Neutral.
Variegated Butterbur and Broccoli Physical Information
Variegated Butterbur and Broccoli physical information is very important for comparison. Variegated Butterbur height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Variegated Butterbur and Broccoli are as follows:
Variegated Butterbur flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Variegated Butterbur leaf color: Green, Light Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
- Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Variegated Butterbur and Broccoli
Care of Variegated Butterbur and Broccoli include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Variegated Butterbur pruning is done Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning and Shape and thin as needed and Broccoli pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Variegated Butterbur needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.