Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Tree
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
-
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
Mountains, Upland
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
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
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Rose, Crimson
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires a lot of watering
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Root rot
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Broken Bones, Burns, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Urine infections
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON barbatus
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Beardlip Penstemon, Scarlet Beardtongue
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In Hindi
Beardlip Penstemon
पेकॉन
In German
Beardlip Penstemon
Pekannuss
In French
penstemon beardlip
Pacanier
In Spanish
penstemon beardlip
Carya illinoinensis
In Greek
beardlip penstemon
Pecan
In Portuguese
penstemon beardlip
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
beardlip penstemon
Orzesznik jadalny
In Latin
Birdlip penstemon
Pecan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Juglandales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Juglandaceae
Genus
Penstemon
Carya Nutt.
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Dicotyledonous, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Beardlip Penstemon and Pecan
Season and care of Beardlip Penstemon and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Beardlip Penstemon and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Beardlip Penstemon season is Spring and Summer and Pecan season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Beardlip Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Beardlip Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Beardlip Penstemon and Pecan Physical Information
Beardlip Penstemon and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Beardlip Penstemon height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Beardlip Penstemon and Pecan are as follows:
Beardlip Penstemon flower color: Red, Rose and Crimson
Beardlip Penstemon leaf color: Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Beardlip Penstemon and Pecan
Care of Beardlip Penstemon and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Beardlip Penstemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Beardlip Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.