Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial, Shrub
Shrub
Origin
Northwestern United States, Canada
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Types
sharpleaf penstemon, white-margined beardtongue, lowland beardtongue
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Habitat
foothill woods, High elevation, Open areas, Rocky areas
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, Hillside, Open Forest, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Purple
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Brown
Hot Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Narrow and lance shape
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Requires regular watering, Water occasionally
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Pollen
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Recovering internal injuries, Wounds
Diarrhea, Inflammation, Jaundice
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Container, Used as Ornamental plant, Veterinarian uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON fruticosus 'Purple Haze'
CEANOTHUS x pallidus
Common Name
Bush Penstemon, Shrubby Penstemon
Wild lilac
In Hindi
Bush Penstemon
Ceanothus
In German
Bush Penstemon
Ceanothus
In French
Bush Penstemon
Ceanothus
In Spanish
Bush Penstemon
Ceanothus
In Greek
Μπους Penstemon
Ceanothus
In Portuguese
Bush, Penstemon
Ceanothus
In Polish
Bush Penstemon
Ceanothus
In Latin
Persicaria Bush
Ceanothus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Rosales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Rhamnaceae
Genus
Penstemon
Ceanothus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Bush Penstemon and Ceanothus
Season and care of Bush Penstemon and Ceanothus is important to know. While considering everything about Bush Penstemon and Ceanothus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bush Penstemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ceanothus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bush Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Ceanothus is Loam while the PH of soil for Bush Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral and for Ceanothus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bush Penstemon and Ceanothus Physical Information
Bush Penstemon and Ceanothus physical information is very important for comparison. Bush Penstemon height is 45.72 cm and width 40.64 cm whereas Ceanothus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Bush Penstemon and Ceanothus are as follows:
Bush Penstemon flower color: Purple
Bush Penstemon leaf color: Dark Green
Ceanothus flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Ceanothus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bush Penstemon and Ceanothus
Care of Bush Penstemon and Ceanothus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bush Penstemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ceanothus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bush Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ceanothus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.