Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Southern Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Ryukyu Juniper,Gamboa Juniper
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Open areas
Riverbanks, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-7
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 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
Spreading
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
Blue, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Blue Violet, Purple
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
Green
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
Fall
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
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Alternate Days
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antioxidants, Diuretic, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Not Available
Application in Furniture, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Water Gardens
Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PETASITES japonicus 'Variegatus'
JUNIPERUS sabina 'Arcadia'
Common Name
Giant Butterbur, Japanese Butterbur, Variegated Butterbur
Greek Juniper
In Hindi
variegated butterbur
Aaraar
In German
bunte Pestwurz
Wacholder
In French
pétasite panachée
Genévrier
In Spanish
butterbur abigarrado
Juniperus
In Greek
διαφοροποιημένα butterbur
Greek Juniper
In Portuguese
butterbur variegada
Jałowiec
In Polish
barwny Lepiężnik
Juniperus
In Latin
varius butterbur
Juniperus
Phylum
Not Available
Coniferophyta
Class
Not Available
Pinopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Petasites
Juniperus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Senecioneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Variegated Butterbur and Juniper
Season and care of Variegated Butterbur and Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Variegated Butterbur and Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Variegated Butterbur season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Juniper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Variegated Butterbur is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Juniper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Variegated Butterbur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Variegated Butterbur and Juniper Physical Information
Variegated Butterbur and Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Variegated Butterbur height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Juniper height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Variegated Butterbur and Juniper are as follows:
Variegated Butterbur flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Variegated Butterbur leaf color: Green, Light Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Juniper flower color: Blue and Purple
- Juniper leaf color: Green
Care of Variegated Butterbur and Juniper
Care of Variegated Butterbur and Juniper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Variegated Butterbur pruning is done Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning and Shape and thin as needed and Juniper pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Variegated Butterbur needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Juniper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.