Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
South-Central United States
Western United States
Types
Penstemon digitalis, Penstemon barbatus, Penstemon heterophyllus
Norway Spruce, White Spruce, Picea omorika
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas
Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
2-8
Sunset Zone
No Available
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Purple
Green, Orange, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Needle like
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Prune in winter, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
No
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Paper pulp, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON cobaea
PICEA pungens
Common Name
Beardtongue
Colorado blue spruce
In Hindi
Beardtongue
Blue Spruce Tree
In German
Bartfaden
Blue Spruce Baum
In French
beardtongue
Blue Spruce Arbre
In Spanish
beardtongue
Blue Spruce Árbol
In Greek
Beardtongue
Blue Spruce Tree
In Portuguese
Beardtongue
Árvore Spruce azul
In Polish
Beardtongue
Blue Spruce Drzewo
In Latin
ursus lingua
Blue abiegnis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Piceoideae
Season and Care of Beardtongue and Blue Spruce
Season and care of Beardtongue and Blue Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Beardtongue and Blue Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Beardtongue season is Not Available and Blue Spruce season is Not Available. The type of soil for Beardtongue is Loam and for Blue Spruce is Loam while the PH of soil for Beardtongue is Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Beardtongue and Blue Spruce Physical Information
Beardtongue and Blue Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Beardtongue height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Blue Spruce height is 1,200.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of Beardtongue and Blue Spruce are as follows:
Beardtongue flower color: White and Purple
Beardtongue leaf color: Green
Blue Spruce flower color: Green, Orange and Purple
- Blue Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Steel Blue
Care of Beardtongue and Blue Spruce
Care of Beardtongue and Blue Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Beardtongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Blue Spruce pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Beardtongue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.