Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Texas
Types
Not available
Blue Toadflax, Old-Field Toadflax
Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink, Magenta
Pink, Light Blue, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oval to egg shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
use all-purpose fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Foliar disease, Root rot, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bumblebees
Allergy
Not Available
Depression, High blood cholestrol, Pain
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Reduce Bruises
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Dysmenorrhea, Gout, Rheumatism, Rheumatoid arthritis
Analgesic, Febrifuge, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Root, Whole plant
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Food for insects
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ARDISIA humilis
PENSTEMON grandiflorus
Common Name
Ardisia, low shoebutton
Large Beardtongue, Shell-leaf Penstemon, Wild Snapdragon
In Hindi
Ardisia
Wild Snapdragon
In German
Ardisia
Wilde Snapdragon
In French
Ardisia
Snapdragon sauvage
In Spanish
Ardisia
Salvaje Snapdragon
In Greek
Ardisia
άγρια Snapdragon
In Portuguese
Ardisia
Selvagem Snapdragon
In Polish
Ardisia
Dziki Snapdragon
In Latin
Ardisia
Phlox Ferae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Primulales
Scrophulariales
Family
Myrsinaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Scrophularioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ardisia and Wild Snapdragon
Season and care of Ardisia and Wild Snapdragon is important to know. While considering everything about Ardisia and Wild Snapdragon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ardisia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wild Snapdragon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ardisia is Loam and for Wild Snapdragon is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Ardisia is Acidic, Neutral and for Wild Snapdragon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Ardisia and Wild Snapdragon Physical Information
Ardisia and Wild Snapdragon physical information is very important for comparison. Ardisia height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Wild Snapdragon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Ardisia and Wild Snapdragon are as follows:
Ardisia flower color: White, Pink and Magenta
Ardisia leaf color: Dark Green
Wild Snapdragon flower color: Pink, Light Blue and Lavender
- Wild Snapdragon leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Ardisia and Wild Snapdragon
Care of Ardisia and Wild Snapdragon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ardisia pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wild Snapdragon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ardisia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wild Snapdragon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.