Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Shrubs
  
Tree
  
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
  
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not available
  
Habitat
Wet lands
  
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
  
3-7
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-4
  
7-1
  
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
  
Light Green, Ivory
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Red, Crimson
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Burgundy
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
  
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Round
  
Lobed
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
  
Early Spring, Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Wet Site
  
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
  
Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil
  
Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Keep Slightly Dry
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonsai
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Deers, Not Available, Rabbits, Squirrels
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
  
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Chronic fatigue
  
Astringent
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Stem
  
Fruits, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
  
As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
  
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees
  
Botanical Name
PETASITES japonicus 'Purpureus'
  
Acer ginnala
  
Common Name
Giant Butterbur, Japanese Butterbur, Purple Butterbur
  
Amur Maple
  
In Hindi
Purple Butterbur
  
अमुर मेपल
  
In German
Lila Pestwurz
  
Amur-Ahorn
  
In French
Violet Butterbur
  
érable de l'Amour
  
In Spanish
púrpura petasita
  
arce de Amur
  
In Greek
Purple Butterbur
  
Amur Maple
  
In Portuguese
roxo Carrapicho
  
de bordo amur
  
In Polish
Purpurowy Lepiężnik
  
klon amur
  
In Latin
Purple Butterbur
  
amur acernis
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Asterales
  
Sapindales
  
Family
Asteraceae
  
Aceraceae
  
Genus
Petasites
  
Acer
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Senecioneae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Hippocastanoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available