Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Japan
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Open areas
Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-6
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
Green, Orange, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
orange brown, Purple, Purplish-black, Voilet
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Round
Needle like
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
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
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
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Not Available
Paper pulp, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
PETASITES japonicus 'Variegatus'
Abies Veitchii
Common Name
Giant Butterbur, Japanese Butterbur, Variegated Butterbur
Christmas Tree, Veitch's Silver Fir
In Hindi
variegated butterbur
Veitch's Silver Fir
In German
bunte Pestwurz
Veitch's Silver Fir
In French
pétasite panachée
Veitch's Silver Fir
In Spanish
butterbur abigarrado
Veitch's Silver Fir
In Greek
διαφοροποιημένα butterbur
Veitch's Silver Fir
In Portuguese
butterbur variegada
Veitch's Silver Fir
In Polish
barwny Lepiężnik
Veitch's Silver Fir
In Latin
varius butterbur
S Veitch abiegnis
Phylum
Not Available
Pinophyta
Class
Not Available
Pinopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Senecioneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Variegated Butterbur and Veitch's Silver Fir
Season and care of Variegated Butterbur and Veitch's Silver Fir is important to know. While considering everything about Variegated Butterbur and Veitch's Silver Fir Care, growing season is an essential factor. Variegated Butterbur season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Veitch's Silver Fir season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Variegated Butterbur is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Veitch's Silver Fir is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Variegated Butterbur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Veitch's Silver Fir is Acidic.
Variegated Butterbur and Veitch's Silver Fir Physical Information
Variegated Butterbur and Veitch's Silver Fir physical information is very important for comparison. Variegated Butterbur height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Veitch's Silver Fir height is 1,520.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Variegated Butterbur and Veitch's Silver Fir are as follows:
Variegated Butterbur flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Variegated Butterbur leaf color: Green, Light Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Veitch's Silver Fir flower color: Green, Orange and Purple
- Veitch's Silver Fir leaf color: Dark Green and Silver
Care of Variegated Butterbur and Veitch's Silver Fir
Care of Variegated Butterbur and Veitch's Silver Fir include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Variegated Butterbur pruning is done Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning and Shape and thin as needed and Veitch's Silver Fir 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 Veitch's Silver Fir needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.