Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Herbs
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Southwestern United States, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Mountains, Upland
Mountain Slopes, Mountains, tropical grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Rose, Crimson
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Even Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Cuttings, root cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires a lot of watering
Needs very little water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Root rot
Bacterial fruit blotch, Damping off, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch, Root rot, Septoria leaf spot, Southern blight
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Flies
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Broken Bones, Burns, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Urine infections
Hypoglycaemic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON barbatus
STEVIA rebaudiana
Common Name
Beardlip Penstemon, Scarlet Beardtongue
Candyleaf, Stevia, Sweetleaf
In Hindi
Beardlip Penstemon
Stevia
In German
Beardlip Penstemon
Stevia
In French
penstemon beardlip
Stevia
In Spanish
penstemon beardlip
Stevia
In Greek
beardlip penstemon
Stevia
In Portuguese
penstemon beardlip
Stevia
In Polish
beardlip penstemon
Stewia
In Latin
Birdlip penstemon
Stevia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Dicotyledonous, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Eupatorieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Beardlip Penstemon and Stevia
Season and care of Beardlip Penstemon and Stevia is important to know. While considering everything about Beardlip Penstemon and Stevia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Beardlip Penstemon season is Spring and Summer and Stevia season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Beardlip Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Stevia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Beardlip Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Stevia is Acidic, Neutral.
Beardlip Penstemon and Stevia Physical Information
Beardlip Penstemon and Stevia physical information is very important for comparison. Beardlip Penstemon height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Stevia height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Beardlip Penstemon and Stevia are as follows:
Beardlip Penstemon flower color: Red, Rose and Crimson
Beardlip Penstemon leaf color: Green
Stevia flower color: White
- Stevia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Beardlip Penstemon and Stevia
Care of Beardlip Penstemon and Stevia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Beardlip Penstemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Stevia pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Beardlip Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Stevia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.