Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs, Trees
Perennial, Shrub
Origin
Northeast Mexico, Southeastern United States
Northwestern United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
sharpleaf penstemon, white-margined beardtongue, lowland beardtongue
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside, Slopes
foothill woods, High elevation, Open areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Narrow and lance shape
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Dry, Loam, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Dry
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Needs less watering, Requires regular watering, Water occasionally
In Summer
Adequately
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Dry, Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Dry
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Not Available
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Flies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Not Available, Urinary tract problems
Recovering internal injuries, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects
Container, Used as Ornamental plant, Veterinarian uses
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden / Wall
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Senegalia berlandieri
PENSTEMON fruticosus 'Purple Haze'
Common Name
Acacia
Bush Penstemon, Shrubby Penstemon
In Hindi
Acacia
Bush Penstemon
In German
Acacia
Bush Penstemon
In French
Acacia
Bush Penstemon
In Spanish
Acacia
Bush Penstemon
In Greek
Acacia
Μπους Penstemon
In Portuguese
Acacia
Bush, Penstemon
In Polish
Acacia
Bush Penstemon
In Latin
Acacia
Persicaria Bush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Scrophulariales
Family
Fabaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Acacieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Mimosoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Acacia and Bush Penstemon
Wondering what are the properties of Acacia and Bush Penstemon? We provide you with everything About Acacia and Bush Penstemon. Acacia doesn't have thorns and Bush Penstemon doesn't have thorns. Also Acacia does not have fragrant flowers. Acacia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Bush Penstemon has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Acacia and Bush Penstemon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Acacia and Bush Penstemon
Season and care of Acacia and Bush Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Acacia and Bush Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Acacia season is Spring and Bush Penstemon season is Spring. The type of soil for Acacia is Dry, Loam, Sandy and for Bush Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Acacia is Slightly Alkaline and for Bush Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Acacia and Bush Penstemon Physical Information
Acacia and Bush Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Acacia height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Bush Penstemon height is 45.72 cm and width 40.64 cm. The color specification of Acacia and Bush Penstemon are as follows:
Acacia flower color: White
Acacia leaf color: Dark Green
Bush Penstemon flower color: Purple
- Bush Penstemon leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Acacia and Bush Penstemon
Care of Acacia and Bush Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Acacia pruning is done No pruning needed and Bush Penstemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Acacia needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bush Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.