Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Hybrid origin, Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Open areas
Lawn
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
11-12
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, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Grafting, 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
Reduce watering in winter, Water frequently while growing
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Leafminer
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Anaphylaxis, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Astringent, Diuretic, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Pulp, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Not Available
Cosmetics, Disinfectant, Edible syrup
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Water Gardens
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PETASITES japonicus 'Variegatus'
CITRUS limon 'Ponderosa'
Common Name
Giant Butterbur, Japanese Butterbur, Variegated Butterbur
Lemon, Ponderosa Lemon
In Hindi
variegated butterbur
Ponderosa Lemon
In German
bunte Pestwurz
Ponderosa Zitrone
In French
pétasite panachée
Citron Ponderosa
In Spanish
butterbur abigarrado
Ponderosa Lemon
In Greek
διαφοροποιημένα butterbur
Ponderosa Lemon
In Portuguese
butterbur variegada
Ponderosa Lemon
In Polish
barwny Lepiężnik
Ponderosa Lemon
In Latin
varius butterbur
Ponderosa Lemon
Phylum
Not Available
Not Available
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Sapindales
Family
Asteraceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Senecioneae
Citreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Variegated Butterbur and Ponderosa Lemon
Season and care of Variegated Butterbur and Ponderosa Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Variegated Butterbur and Ponderosa Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Variegated Butterbur season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ponderosa Lemon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Variegated Butterbur is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ponderosa Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Variegated Butterbur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ponderosa Lemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Variegated Butterbur and Ponderosa Lemon Physical Information
Variegated Butterbur and Ponderosa Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Variegated Butterbur height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Ponderosa Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Variegated Butterbur and Ponderosa Lemon are as follows:
Variegated Butterbur flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Variegated Butterbur leaf color: Green, Light Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Ponderosa Lemon flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Ponderosa Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Variegated Butterbur and Ponderosa Lemon
Care of Variegated Butterbur and Ponderosa Lemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Variegated Butterbur pruning is done Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning and Shape and thin as needed and Ponderosa Lemon 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 Ponderosa Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.