Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tender Perennial
Origin
South-Central United States
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Penstemon digitalis, Penstemon barbatus, Penstemon heterophyllus
Variegata Dwarf, Variegata Chinese Beauty
Habitat
Rocky areas
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-15
Sunset Zone
No Available
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple
White, Red, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Lance shaped
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 8-4-6 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiulcerogenic, Diuretic, Hypotensive
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Rhizomes
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Leaves used for wrapping zongi, Used to flavour noodles, Used to wrap mochi rice cakes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON cobaea
ALPINIA zerumbet
Common Name
Beardtongue
Shell Ginger
In Hindi
Beardtongue
Shell Ginger
In German
Bartfaden
Shell Ginger
In French
beardtongue
Shell Ginger
In Spanish
beardtongue
Shell jengibre
In Greek
Beardtongue
Shell Τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
Beardtongue
Shell Ginger
In Polish
Beardtongue
Shell Imbir
In Latin
ursus lingua
Crusta Ginger
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Lamiales
Zingiberales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of Beardtongue and Shell Ginger
Wondering what are the properties of Beardtongue and Shell Ginger? We provide you with everything About Beardtongue and Shell Ginger. Beardtongue doesn't have thorns and Shell Ginger doesn't have thorns. Also Beardtongue does not have fragrant flowers. Beardtongue has allergic reactions like and Shell Ginger 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 Shell Ginger and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Beardtongue and Shell Ginger
Season and care of Beardtongue and Shell Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Beardtongue and Shell Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Beardtongue season is and Shell Ginger season is . The type of soil for Beardtongue is Loam and for Shell Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Beardtongue is Neutral, Alkaline and for Shell Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Beardtongue and Shell Ginger Physical Information
Beardtongue and Shell Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Beardtongue height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Shell Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Beardtongue and Shell Ginger are as follows:
Beardtongue flower color: White and Purple
Beardtongue leaf color: Green
Shell Ginger flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
- Shell Ginger leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Beardtongue and Shell Ginger
Care of Beardtongue and Shell Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Beardtongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Shell Ginger pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Beardtongue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Shell Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.