Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial, Shrub
Fruit
Origin
Northwestern United States, Canada
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Types
sharpleaf penstemon, white-margined beardtongue, lowland beardtongue
Rubus leucodermis, Rubus occidentalis, Rubus coreanus
Habitat
foothill woods, High elevation, Open areas, Rocky areas
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15
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Habit
Mat-forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Narrow and lance shape
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Requires regular watering, Water occasionally
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Pollen
cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Swollen Lips, Tingly mouth, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Recovering internal injuries, Wounds
anti-cancer, Astringent, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Container, Used as Ornamental plant, Veterinarian uses
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON fruticosus 'Purple Haze'
RUBUS 'Jewel'
Common Name
Bush Penstemon, Shrubby Penstemon
Black Raspberry
In Hindi
Bush Penstemon
Black Raspberry Tree
In German
Bush Penstemon
Schwarze Himbeere Baum
In French
Bush Penstemon
Noir Arbre Framboise
In Spanish
Bush Penstemon
Negro del árbol de la frambuesa
In Greek
Μπους Penstemon
Μαύρο Raspberry Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Bush, Penstemon
Árvore framboesa Preto
In Polish
Bush Penstemon
Czarny Raspberry Drzewo
In Latin
Persicaria Bush
Niger IDAEUS ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Rosales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Bush Penstemon and Black Raspberry
Season and care of Bush Penstemon and Black Raspberry is important to know. While considering everything about Bush Penstemon and Black Raspberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bush Penstemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Raspberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bush Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Black Raspberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bush Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Raspberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Bush Penstemon and Black Raspberry Physical Information
Bush Penstemon and Black Raspberry physical information is very important for comparison. Bush Penstemon height is 45.72 cm and width 40.64 cm whereas Black Raspberry height is 182.88 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Bush Penstemon and Black Raspberry are as follows:
Bush Penstemon flower color: Purple
Bush Penstemon leaf color: Dark Green
Black Raspberry flower color: White
- Black Raspberry leaf color: Green
Care of Bush Penstemon and Black Raspberry
Care of Bush Penstemon and Black Raspberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bush Penstemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Raspberry pruning is done Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead 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 Black Raspberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.