Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
  
Shrub
  
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
  
Madagascar
  
Types
Not Available
  
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Mountains, Upland
  
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
  
9-13
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-2
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
  
H2, 13, 23, 24
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Red, Rose, Crimson
  
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Brown
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
From bulbs
  
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires a lot of watering
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Root rot
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
  
Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Broken Bones, Burns, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Urine infections
  
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Leaves, Root
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
  
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON barbatus
  
Euphorbia tithymaloides
  
Common Name
Beardlip Penstemon, Scarlet Beardtongue
  
Devil's Backbone
  
In Hindi
Beardlip Penstemon
  
Devil's Backbone
  
In German
Beardlip Penstemon
  
Devil's Backbone
  
In French
penstemon beardlip
  
Backbone du Diable
  
In Spanish
penstemon beardlip
  
El espinazo del diablo
  
In Greek
beardlip penstemon
  
Devil's Backbone
  
In Portuguese
penstemon beardlip
  
Espinha do Diabo
  
In Polish
beardlip penstemon
  
Kręgosłup diabła
  
In Latin
Birdlip penstemon
  
Narum diaboli
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Lamiales
  
Malpighiales
  
Family
Scrophulariaceae
  
Crassulaceae
  
Genus
Penstemon
  
Euphorbia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Dicotyledonous, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Euphorbieae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Euphorbioideae
  
Season and Care of Beardlip Penstemon and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Beardlip Penstemon and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Beardlip Penstemon and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Beardlip Penstemon season is Spring and Summer and Devils Backbone season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Beardlip Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Beardlip Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Beardlip Penstemon and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Beardlip Penstemon and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Beardlip Penstemon height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Beardlip Penstemon and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Beardlip Penstemon flower color: Red, Rose and Crimson
Beardlip Penstemon leaf color: Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Beardlip Penstemon and Devils Backbone
Care of Beardlip Penstemon and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Beardlip Penstemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Beardlip Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.