Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub, Tree
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Eastern Australia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Mountains, Upland
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-15
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Rose, Crimson
Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires a lot of watering
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Root rot
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Broken Bones, Burns, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Urine infections
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON barbatus
Hibiscus splendens
Common Name
Beardlip Penstemon, Scarlet Beardtongue
Hollyhock Tree, Pink Cottonwood
In Hindi
Beardlip Penstemon
Splendid Hibiscus
In German
Beardlip Penstemon
Splendid Hibiscus
In French
penstemon beardlip
Splendid Hibiscus
In Spanish
penstemon beardlip
Hibiscus Splendid
In Greek
beardlip penstemon
Splendid Hibiscus
In Portuguese
penstemon beardlip
Hibiscus Splendid
In Polish
beardlip penstemon
Splendid hibiskusa
In Latin
Birdlip penstemon
egregiam Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Dicotyledonous, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Hibisceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Beardlip Penstemon and Splendid Hibiscus
Season and care of Beardlip Penstemon and Splendid Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Beardlip Penstemon and Splendid Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Beardlip Penstemon season is Spring and Summer and Splendid Hibiscus season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Beardlip Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Splendid Hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Beardlip Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Splendid Hibiscus is Neutral.
Beardlip Penstemon and Splendid Hibiscus Physical Information
Beardlip Penstemon and Splendid Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Beardlip Penstemon height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Splendid Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 7.00 cm. The color specification of Beardlip Penstemon and Splendid Hibiscus are as follows:
Beardlip Penstemon flower color: Red, Rose and Crimson
Beardlip Penstemon leaf color: Green
Splendid Hibiscus flower color: Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
- Splendid Hibiscus leaf color: GreenLight Green and Not Available
Care of Beardlip Penstemon and Splendid Hibiscus
Care of Beardlip Penstemon and Splendid Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Beardlip Penstemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Splendid Hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads. In summer Beardlip Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Splendid Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.