Sorrel

Variegated Butterbur

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Sorrel

Variegated Butterbur

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Herbs

Origin

South America, Argentina, Brazil

China, Japan, Korea

Types

Oxalis acetosella Oxalis adenophylla Oxalis albicans Oxalis alpina

Number of Varieties

-5

0 40000

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Habitat

Deep, Hardwood forests

gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Open areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-95-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-6

9-4

Sunset Zone

21,22

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

15.20 cm60.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm120.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Light Pink, Rose

Light Yellow, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Green, Light Yellow, Ivory

Leaf Color in Fall

Several shades of Green

Green, Light Yellow, Ivory

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Obcordate

Round

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial shade, Full Shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Poorly Drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Early Spring, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Wet Site

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes

Divison, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases

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

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Poorly Drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial shade, Full Shade

Pruning

Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Pinching, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning, Shape and thin as needed

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Pests and diseases free, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Shade areas

Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Whole plant

Other Uses

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower

Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Water Gardens

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

OXALIS articulata

PETASITES japonicus 'Variegatus'

Common Name

Sorrel, Wood Sorrel

Giant Butterbur, Japanese Butterbur, Variegated Butterbur

In Hindi

sorrel

variegated butterbur

In German

Sauerampfer

bunte Pestwurz

In French

oseille

pétasite panachée

In Spanish

alazán

butterbur abigarrado

In Greek

οξαλίδα

διαφοροποιημένα butterbur

In Portuguese

alazão

butterbur variegada

In Polish

szczaw

barwny Lepiężnik

In Latin

varii,

varius butterbur

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Oxalidales

Asterales

Family

Oxalidaceae

Asteraceae

Genus

Oxalis

Petasites

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Senecioneae

Subfamily

Number of Species

90017

1 27800

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Difference Between Sorrel and Variegated Butterbur

If you are confused whether Sorrel or Variegated Butterbur are same, here are some features about those plants to help you choose better. Many people think that these two plants have the same characteristics, but one can see Sorrel and Variegated Butterbur Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Sorrel are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer and Apply N-P-K, whereas for Variegated Butterbur fertilizers required are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Sorrel and Variegated Butterbur if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Sorrel and Variegated Butterbur

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Compare Facts of Sorrel vs Variegated Butterbur

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