Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Ilex abscondita, Ilex aculeolata, Ilex affinis
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Woodland Garden Secondary, Woodlands
Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
10, 11, 12, 13
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Hot Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed, Prune in early spring, Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic, Vomiting
poisonous if ingested
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Borders, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
constipation, Stomach pain, Swelling, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used for Landscaping
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ILEX x meserveae 'Blue Princess'
PENSTEMON parryi
Common Name
Blue Princess Holly
Parry's Beardtongue
In Hindi
BluePrincess Holly Plant
penstemon parryi
In German
BluePrincess Holly Pflanze
penstemon parryi
In French
BluePrincess houx Plante
penstemon parryi
In Spanish
Planta del acebo BluePrincess
parryi penstemon
In Greek
BluePrincess Holly Φυτών
penstemon parryi
In Portuguese
BluePrincess Planta Holly
parryi penstemon
In Polish
BluePrincess Holly roślin
penstemon parryi
In Latin
Planta BluePrincess Holly
Persicaria californicum
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Aquifoliales
Lamiales
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Blue Princess Holly and Penstemon Parryi
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Princess Holly and Penstemon Parryi? We provide you with everything About Blue Princess Holly and Penstemon Parryi. Blue Princess Holly has thorns and Penstemon Parryi doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Princess Holly does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Princess Holly has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic and Vomiting and Penstemon Parryi has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic and Vomiting. 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 Blue Princess Holly and Penstemon Parryi and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Princess Holly and Penstemon Parryi
Season and care of Blue Princess Holly and Penstemon Parryi is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Princess Holly and Penstemon Parryi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Princess Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Penstemon Parryi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Princess Holly is Loam and for Penstemon Parryi is Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Princess Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for Penstemon Parryi is Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Princess Holly and Penstemon Parryi Physical Information
Blue Princess Holly and Penstemon Parryi physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Princess Holly height is Not Available and width 180.00 cm whereas Penstemon Parryi height is 90.00 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Blue Princess Holly and Penstemon Parryi are as follows:
Blue Princess Holly flower color: White
Blue Princess Holly leaf color: Dark Green
Penstemon Parryi flower color: Hot Pink
- Penstemon Parryi leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Blue Princess Holly and Penstemon Parryi
Care of Blue Princess Holly and Penstemon Parryi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Princess Holly pruning is done No pruning needed, Prune in early spring, Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning and Penstemon Parryi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Princess Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Penstemon Parryi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.