Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
South-Central United States
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Penstemon digitalis, Penstemon barbatus, Penstemon heterophyllus
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Rocky areas
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
No Available
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Elliptic
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, 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
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON cobaea
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Beardtongue
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
Beardtongue
Red Buckeye
In German
Bartfaden
Red Buckeye
In French
beardtongue
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
beardtongue
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Beardtongue
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Beardtongue
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Beardtongue
Red Buckeye
In Latin
ursus lingua
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Beardtongue and Red Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Beardtongue and Red Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Beardtongue and Red Buckeye. Beardtongue doesn't have thorns and Red Buckeye doesn't have thorns. Also Beardtongue does not have fragrant flowers. Beardtongue has allergic reactions like and Red Buckeye 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 Red Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Beardtongue and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Beardtongue and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Beardtongue and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Beardtongue season is and Red Buckeye season is . The type of soil for Beardtongue is Loam and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Beardtongue is Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Beardtongue and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Beardtongue and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Beardtongue height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Beardtongue and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Beardtongue flower color: White and Purple
Beardtongue leaf color: Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Beardtongue and Red Buckeye
Care of Beardtongue and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Beardtongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Beardtongue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.