Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Herb, Tender Perennial
Origin
South-Central United States
Mediterranean
Types
Penstemon digitalis, Penstemon barbatus, Penstemon heterophyllus
Lodden Blue, Royal Velve, Melissa, Sachet, Sharon Roberts etc
Habitat
Rocky areas
Grassland, Hillside, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-10
Sunset Zone
No Available
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gray, Silver
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oblong
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Does not require lot of watering, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, 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
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
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Armillaria mellea, Cecidomia, Cuscuta, Gray mold, Meligetes, Phoma, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Sophronia Humerella
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON cobaea
LAVANDULA multifida
Common Name
Beardtongue
Lavender
In Hindi
Beardtongue
Lavender
In German
Bartfaden
Lavendel
In French
beardtongue
Lavande
In Spanish
beardtongue
Lavanda
In Greek
Beardtongue
λεβάντα
In Portuguese
Beardtongue
Lavanda
In Polish
Beardtongue
Lawenda
In Latin
ursus lingua
Lavendula
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Penstemon
Lavandula
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Beardtongue and Lavender
Season and care of Beardtongue and Lavender is important to know. While considering everything about Beardtongue and Lavender Care, growing season is an essential factor. Beardtongue season is and Lavender season is . The type of soil for Beardtongue is Loam and for Lavender is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Beardtongue is Neutral, Alkaline and for Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline.
Beardtongue and Lavender Physical Information
Beardtongue and Lavender physical information is very important for comparison. Beardtongue height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Lavender height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Beardtongue and Lavender are as follows:
Beardtongue flower color: White and Purple
Beardtongue leaf color: Green
Lavender flower color: Blue Violet
- Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of Beardtongue and Lavender
Care of Beardtongue and Lavender include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Beardtongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Lavender pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring and Prune to control growth. In summer Beardtongue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.