Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial, Shrub
Vines
Origin
Northwestern United States, Canada
United States, Mexico
Types
sharpleaf penstemon, white-margined beardtongue, lowland beardtongue
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
foothill woods, High elevation, Open areas, Rocky areas
Deciduous forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Vine/Liana
Flower Color
Purple
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Narrow and lance shape
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Requires regular watering, Water occasionally
Keep the Soil well drained
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
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Flea beetles, Insects
Allergy
Asthma, Pollen
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Recovering internal injuries, Wounds
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Vines
Other Uses
Container, Used as Ornamental plant, Veterinarian uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Edible, Vegetable
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON fruticosus 'Purple Haze'
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Common Name
Bush Penstemon, Shrubby Penstemon
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
In Hindi
Bush Penstemon
Boston Ivy
In German
Bush Penstemon
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
In French
Bush Penstemon
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
In Spanish
Bush Penstemon
Boston Ivy
In Greek
Μπους Penstemon
Boston Ivy
In Portuguese
Bush, Penstemon
Boston Ivy
In Polish
Bush Penstemon
Boston Ivy
In Latin
Persicaria Bush
Boston Ivy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Vitales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Vitaceae
Genus
Penstemon
Parthenocissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Bush Penstemon and Boston Ivy
Season and care of Bush Penstemon and Boston Ivy is important to know. While considering everything about Bush Penstemon and Boston Ivy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bush Penstemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Boston Ivy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bush Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bush Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral and for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bush Penstemon and Boston Ivy Physical Information
Bush Penstemon and Boston Ivy physical information is very important for comparison. Bush Penstemon height is 45.72 cm and width 40.64 cm whereas Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Bush Penstemon and Boston Ivy are as follows:
Bush Penstemon flower color: Purple
Bush Penstemon leaf color: Dark Green
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
- Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Care of Bush Penstemon and Boston Ivy
Care of Bush Penstemon and Boston Ivy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bush Penstemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Boston Ivy pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant and Prune after flowering. In summer Bush Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boston Ivy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
