Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Fruit
Origin
South-Central United States
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Penstemon digitalis, Penstemon barbatus, Penstemon heterophyllus
Shiraz Limoo,Tahiti lime , Bearss lime
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas
Warm soil, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
No Available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Green
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
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Grafting, Layering
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, 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
Mites
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, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antibacterial, Astringent, Carminative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Cleanser, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON cobaea
CITRUS latifolia
Common Name
Beardtongue
Persian Lime
In Hindi
Beardtongue
Persian lime
In German
Bartfaden
Gewöhnliche Limette
In French
beardtongue
Citrus × latifolia
In Spanish
beardtongue
Citrus latifolia
In Greek
Beardtongue
Persian lime
In Portuguese
Beardtongue
Citrus × latifolia
In Polish
Beardtongue
Persian lime
In Latin
ursus lingua
Persian lime
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Beardtongue and Persian Lime
Wondering what are the properties of Beardtongue and Persian Lime? We provide you with everything About Beardtongue and Persian Lime. Beardtongue doesn't have thorns and Persian Lime doesn't have thorns. Also Beardtongue does not have fragrant flowers. Beardtongue has allergic reactions like Not Available and Persian Lime has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Persian Lime and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Beardtongue and Persian Lime
Season and care of Beardtongue and Persian Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Beardtongue and Persian Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Beardtongue season is Not Available and Persian Lime season is Not Available. The type of soil for Beardtongue is Loam and for Persian Lime is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Beardtongue is Neutral, Alkaline and for Persian Lime is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Beardtongue and Persian Lime Physical Information
Beardtongue and Persian Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Beardtongue height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Persian Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Beardtongue and Persian Lime are as follows:
Beardtongue flower color: White and Purple
Beardtongue leaf color: Green
Persian Lime flower color: White and Purple
- Persian Lime leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Beardtongue and Persian Lime
Care of Beardtongue and Persian Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Beardtongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Persian Lime 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 Persian Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.