Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Canary Islands
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Open areas
Mediterranean region, mild coastal areas, shaded fields, Shaded sites, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 9, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
Red, Gold, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Round
Spine-edged leaves
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
Divison
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
Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Aphids, Blight, Fusarium root rot, Mealybugs, Mites, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Mealybugs, Mites, Spider Mites
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Formal Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Not Available
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Water Gardens
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PETASITES japonicus 'Variegatus'
LOTUS berthelotii
Common Name
Giant Butterbur, Japanese Butterbur, Variegated Butterbur
Parrot's Beak
Winged Pea
In Hindi
variegated butterbur
Parrot's Beak
In German
bunte Pestwurz
Papageienschnabel
In French
pétasite panachée
Le Bec de perroquet
In Spanish
butterbur abigarrado
Pico de loro
In Greek
διαφοροποιημένα butterbur
Ράμφος παπαγάλου
In Portuguese
butterbur variegada
Bico do Papagaio
In Polish
barwny Lepiężnik
Dziób papugi
In Latin
varius butterbur
Parrot rostri
Phylum
Not Available
Streptophyta
Class
Not Available
Not Available
Family
Asteraceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Not Available
Faboideae
Season and Care of Variegated Butterbur and Parrot's Beak
Season and care of Variegated Butterbur and Parrot's Beak is important to know. While considering everything about Variegated Butterbur and Parrot's Beak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Variegated Butterbur season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Parrot's Beak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Variegated Butterbur is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Parrot's Beak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Variegated Butterbur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Parrot's Beak is Neutral, Alkaline.
Variegated Butterbur and Parrot's Beak Physical Information
Variegated Butterbur and Parrot's Beak physical information is very important for comparison. Variegated Butterbur height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Parrot's Beak height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Variegated Butterbur and Parrot's Beak are as follows:
Variegated Butterbur flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Variegated Butterbur leaf color: Green, Light Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Parrot's Beak flower color: Red, Gold and Orange Red
- Parrot's Beak leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Variegated Butterbur and Parrot's Beak
Care of Variegated Butterbur and Parrot's Beak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Variegated Butterbur pruning is done Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning and Shape and thin as needed and Parrot's Beak pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Parrot's Beak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.