Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
India, Nepal, China
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Open areas
Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-7
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Round
Cordiform
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
Grafting, 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
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PETASITES japonicus 'Variegatus'
BETULA utilis
Common Name
Giant Butterbur, Japanese Butterbur, Variegated Butterbur
Himalayan Birch
In Hindi
variegated butterbur
हिमालय सन्टी
In German
bunte Pestwurz
Himalaya-Birke
In French
pétasite panachée
bouleau de l'Himalaya
In Spanish
butterbur abigarrado
abedul del Himalaya
In Greek
διαφοροποιημένα butterbur
Himalayan σημύδας
In Portuguese
butterbur variegada
bétula Himalaia
In Polish
barwny Lepiężnik
Himalayan brzoza
In Latin
varius butterbur
Birch Himalayan
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Senecioneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Variegated Butterbur and Himalayan Birch
Season and care of Variegated Butterbur and Himalayan Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Variegated Butterbur and Himalayan Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Variegated Butterbur season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Variegated Butterbur is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Variegated Butterbur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Variegated Butterbur and Himalayan Birch Physical Information
Variegated Butterbur and Himalayan Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Variegated Butterbur height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Variegated Butterbur and Himalayan Birch are as follows:
Variegated Butterbur flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Variegated Butterbur leaf color: Green, Light Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
- Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Care of Variegated Butterbur and Himalayan Birch
Care of Variegated Butterbur and Himalayan Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Variegated Butterbur pruning is done Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning and Shape and thin as needed and Himalayan Birch 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 Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.