Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Open areas
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
Not Available
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
12, 13
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Round
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
root cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
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
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
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
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
Aphids, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Nutritive
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Seeds
Other Uses
Not Available
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Water Gardens
Container, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PETASITES japonicus 'Variegatus'
Araucaria angustifolia
Common Name
Giant Butterbur, Japanese Butterbur, Variegated Butterbur
candelabra tree, Parana pine, Brazilian pine
In Hindi
variegated butterbur
candelabra
In German
bunte Pestwurz
Kandelaber
In French
pétasite panachée
candélabre
In Spanish
butterbur abigarrado
Candelabra
In Greek
διαφοροποιημένα butterbur
μανουάλια
In Portuguese
butterbur variegada
Candelabra
In Polish
barwny Lepiężnik
świeczniki
In Latin
varius butterbur
candelabra
Phylum
Not Available
Coniferophyta
Class
Not Available
Pinopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Araucariaceae
Genus
Petasites
Araucaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Senecioneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Variegated Butterbur and Candelabra
Season and care of Variegated Butterbur and Candelabra is important to know. While considering everything about Variegated Butterbur and Candelabra Care, growing season is an essential factor. Variegated Butterbur season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Candelabra season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Variegated Butterbur is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Candelabra is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Variegated Butterbur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Candelabra is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Variegated Butterbur and Candelabra Physical Information
Variegated Butterbur and Candelabra physical information is very important for comparison. Variegated Butterbur height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Candelabra height is 490.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Variegated Butterbur and Candelabra are as follows:
Variegated Butterbur flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Variegated Butterbur leaf color: Green, Light Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Candelabra flower color: White
- Candelabra leaf color: Not Available
Care of Variegated Butterbur and Candelabra
Care of Variegated Butterbur and Candelabra include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Variegated Butterbur pruning is done Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning and Shape and thin as needed and Candelabra 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 Candelabra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.