Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Herbs
Origin
South-Central United States
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Penstemon digitalis, Penstemon barbatus, Penstemon heterophyllus
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Habitat
Rocky areas
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
No Available
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Ovate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON cobaea
HESPERIS matronalis
Common Name
Beardtongue
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
In Hindi
Beardtongue
डेम के रॉकेट
In German
Bartfaden
Rockets Freifrau
In French
beardtongue
Rocket Dame
In Spanish
beardtongue
Rocket Dame
In Greek
Beardtongue
Rocket Dame του
In Portuguese
Beardtongue
Rocket de Dame
In Polish
Beardtongue
Rocket Dame
In Latin
ursus lingua
Hesperis Rocket
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Brassicales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Beardtongue and Dame's Rocket
Wondering what are the properties of Beardtongue and Dame's Rocket? We provide you with everything About Beardtongue and Dame's Rocket. Beardtongue doesn't have thorns and Dame's Rocket doesn't have thorns. Also Beardtongue does not have fragrant flowers. Beardtongue has allergic reactions like and Dame's Rocket 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 Dame's Rocket and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Beardtongue and Dame's Rocket
Season and care of Beardtongue and Dame's Rocket is important to know. While considering everything about Beardtongue and Dame's Rocket Care, growing season is an essential factor. Beardtongue season is and Dame's Rocket season is . The type of soil for Beardtongue is Loam and for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Beardtongue is Neutral, Alkaline and for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline.
Beardtongue and Dame's Rocket Physical Information
Beardtongue and Dame's Rocket physical information is very important for comparison. Beardtongue height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Beardtongue and Dame's Rocket are as follows:
Beardtongue flower color: White and Purple
Beardtongue leaf color: Green
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Beardtongue and Dame's Rocket
Care of Beardtongue and Dame's Rocket include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Beardtongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Dame's Rocket pruning is done 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 Dame's Rocket needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.