Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tender Perennial
Origin
South-Central United States
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Types
Penstemon digitalis, Penstemon barbatus, Penstemon heterophyllus
it is a type of geranium
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
No Available
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Cordate
Plant Season
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Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON cobaea
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Beardtongue
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
Beardtongue
Zonal Geranium
In German
Bartfaden
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
beardtongue
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
beardtongue
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
Beardtongue
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
Beardtongue
zonal Geranium
In Polish
Beardtongue
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
ursus lingua
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Geraniales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Properties of Beardtongue and Zonal Geranium
Wondering what are the properties of Beardtongue and Zonal Geranium? We provide you with everything About Beardtongue and Zonal Geranium. Beardtongue doesn't have thorns and Zonal Geranium doesn't have thorns. Also Beardtongue does not have fragrant flowers. Beardtongue has allergic reactions like and Zonal Geranium 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 Zonal Geranium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Beardtongue and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Beardtongue and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Beardtongue and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Beardtongue season is and Zonal Geranium season is . The type of soil for Beardtongue is Loam and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Beardtongue is Neutral, Alkaline and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Beardtongue and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Beardtongue and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Beardtongue height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Beardtongue and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Beardtongue flower color: White and Purple
Beardtongue leaf color: Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Beardtongue and Zonal Geranium
Care of Beardtongue and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Beardtongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Beardtongue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.