Beardtongue

Crapemyrtle

About Beardtongue and Crapemyrtle

Beardtongue

Crapemyrtle

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Flowering Plants

Tree

Origin

South-Central United States

Types

Penstemon digitalis, Penstemon barbatus, Penstemon heterophyllus

Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa

Number of Varieties

20050

0 40000

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Habitat

Rocky areas

Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-86-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

10-6

Sunset Zone

No Available

H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21

Habit

Clump-Forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.00 cm610.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm300.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple

Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Dark Green, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Burgundy, Dark Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Long linear and narrow

Cylindrical

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring

Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

From bulbs

From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires watering in the growing season

Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Birds

Allergy

allergic reaction, Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves

Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks

Other Uses

Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower

Lagerstroemieae

Number of Species

26150

1 27800

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Properties of Beardtongue and Crapemyrtle

Wondering what are the properties of Beardtongue and Crapemyrtle? We provide you with everything About Beardtongue and Crapemyrtle. Beardtongue doesn't have thorns and Crapemyrtle doesn't have thorns. Also Beardtongue does not have fragrant flowers. Beardtongue has allergic reactions like and Crapemyrtle has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Beardtongue and Crapemyrtle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Beardtongue and Crapemyrtle

Season and care of Beardtongue and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Beardtongue and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Beardtongue season is and Crapemyrtle season is . The type of soil for Beardtongue is Loam and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Beardtongue is Neutral, Alkaline and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.

Beardtongue and Crapemyrtle Physical Information

Beardtongue and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Beardtongue height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Beardtongue and Crapemyrtle are as follows:

Beardtongue flower color: White and Purple
Beardtongue leaf color: Green
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy

Care of Beardtongue and Crapemyrtle

Care of Beardtongue and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Beardtongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Crapemyrtle pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Beardtongue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.