Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Open areas
River side, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
White, Light Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Round
Lanceolate
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting
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
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, 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
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Birds, Caterpillars, Coral Spot, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Mixed Border
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
anti-cancer, Febrifuge, Pectoral
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Not Available
Biomass for fuel, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
PETASITES japonicus 'Variegatus'
ELAEAGNUS 'Quicksilver'
Common Name
Giant Butterbur, Japanese Butterbur, Variegated Butterbur
Not Available
In Hindi
variegated butterbur
इलेगनस
In German
bunte Pestwurz
Elaeagnus
In French
pétasite panachée
Elaeagnus
In Spanish
butterbur abigarrado
Elaeagnus
In Greek
διαφοροποιημένα butterbur
Elaeagnus
In Portuguese
butterbur variegada
Elaeagnus
In Polish
barwny Lepiężnik
Elaeagnus
In Latin
varius butterbur
Elaeagnus
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Elaeagnaceae
Genus
Petasites
Elaeagnus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Senecioneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Variegated Butterbur and Elaeagnus
Season and care of Variegated Butterbur and Elaeagnus is important to know. While considering everything about Variegated Butterbur and Elaeagnus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Variegated Butterbur season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Elaeagnus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Variegated Butterbur is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Elaeagnus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Variegated Butterbur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elaeagnus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Variegated Butterbur and Elaeagnus Physical Information
Variegated Butterbur and Elaeagnus physical information is very important for comparison. Variegated Butterbur height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Elaeagnus height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Variegated Butterbur and Elaeagnus are as follows:
Variegated Butterbur flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Variegated Butterbur leaf color: Green, Light Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Elaeagnus flower color: Not Available
- Elaeagnus leaf color: White, Light Green and Gray
Care of Variegated Butterbur and Elaeagnus
Care of Variegated Butterbur and Elaeagnus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Variegated Butterbur pruning is done Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning and Shape and thin as needed and Elaeagnus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Variegated Butterbur needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elaeagnus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.