Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial, Shrub
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Northwestern United States, Canada
Canary Islands, Northern Africa
Types
sharpleaf penstemon, white-margined beardtongue, lowland beardtongue
Aeonium arboreum
Aeonium haworthii
Aeonium tabuliforme
Aeonium canariense
Habitat
foothill woods, High elevation, Open areas, Rocky areas
Hillside, Rocky areas, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15
15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Purple
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Narrow and lance shape
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Requires regular watering, Water occasionally
Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, Pollen
Asthma, Food Allergy, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Recovering internal injuries, Wounds
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Available
Other Uses
Container, Used as Ornamental plant, Veterinarian uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON fruticosus 'Purple Haze'
AEONIUM
Common Name
Bush Penstemon, Shrubby Penstemon
Black Rose
In Hindi
Bush Penstemon
Aeonium
In German
Bush Penstemon
Aeonium
In French
Bush Penstemon
Aeonium
In Spanish
Bush Penstemon
Aeonium
In Greek
Μπους Penstemon
Aeonium
In Portuguese
Bush, Penstemon
Aeonium
In Polish
Bush Penstemon
Aeonium
In Latin
Persicaria Bush
Aeonium arboreum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Saxifragales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Sempervivoideae
Season and Care of Bush Penstemon and Aeonium
Season and care of Bush Penstemon and Aeonium is important to know. While considering everything about Bush Penstemon and Aeonium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bush Penstemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Aeonium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bush Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Aeonium is Sand while the PH of soil for Bush Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral and for Aeonium is Neutral.
Bush Penstemon and Aeonium Physical Information
Bush Penstemon and Aeonium physical information is very important for comparison. Bush Penstemon height is 45.72 cm and width 40.64 cm whereas Aeonium height is 10.20 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Bush Penstemon and Aeonium are as follows:
Bush Penstemon flower color: Purple
Bush Penstemon leaf color: Dark Green
Aeonium flower color: Yellow
- Aeonium leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Bush Penstemon and Aeonium
Care of Bush Penstemon and Aeonium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bush Penstemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Aeonium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Bush Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aeonium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.