Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
Alpine Meadows, moist forests, Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink, Magenta
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Shade areas
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Layering, Root Division, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Never 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, remove old stems before spring
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
chrysanthemum eelworms, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Ornamental use, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Reduce Bruises
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Dysmenorrhea, Gout, Rheumatism, Rheumatoid arthritis
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Root, Whole plant
Not Applicable
Other Uses
Food for insects
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ARDISIA humilis
PENSTEMON barbatus 'Elfin Pink'
Common Name
Ardisia, low shoebutton
Beardlip Penstemon, Elfin Pink Penstemon
In Hindi
Ardisia
Elfin Pink Penstemon
In German
Ardisia
Elfin Pink Penstemon
In French
Ardisia
Elfin Pink Penstemon
In Spanish
Ardisia
Elfin Pink Penstemon
In Greek
Ardisia
Elfin Pink Penstemon
In Portuguese
Ardisia
Elfin Penstemon -de-rosa
In Polish
Ardisia
Elfin Różowy Penstemon
In Latin
Ardisia
Elfin Pink Penstemon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Primulales
Lamiales
Family
Myrsinaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Ardisia and Elfin Pink Penstemon
Season and care of Ardisia and Elfin Pink Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Ardisia and Elfin Pink Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ardisia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elfin Pink Penstemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ardisia is Loam and for Elfin Pink Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ardisia is Acidic, Neutral and for Elfin Pink Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Ardisia and Elfin Pink Penstemon Physical Information
Ardisia and Elfin Pink Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Ardisia height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Elfin Pink Penstemon height is 25.40 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Ardisia and Elfin Pink Penstemon are as follows:
Ardisia flower color: White, Pink and Magenta
Ardisia leaf color: Dark Green
Elfin Pink Penstemon flower color: Pink
- Elfin Pink Penstemon leaf color: Green
Care of Ardisia and Elfin Pink Penstemon
Care of Ardisia and Elfin Pink Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ardisia pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elfin Pink Penstemon pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and remove old stems before spring. In summer Ardisia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elfin Pink Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.