Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial, Shrub
Shrubs
Origin
Northwestern United States, Canada
Asia, Northeastern Europe
Types
sharpleaf penstemon, white-margined beardtongue, lowland beardtongue
Garden mum, Tricolor chrysanthemum, Indian chrysanthemum, Corn marigold
Habitat
foothill woods, High elevation, Open areas, Rocky areas
By seashore, Grassland, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple
Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Brown, Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Narrow and lance shape
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Requires regular watering, Water occasionally
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Botrytis head rot, Caterpillars, Cutworms, Powdery mildew, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Slugs, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Pollen
Asthma, Eczema, Hay fever, Inflammation to sinuses or hives, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Recovering internal injuries, Wounds
Chest pain, Diabetes, Headache, High blood pressure, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Container, Used as Ornamental plant, Veterinarian uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Not Available
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON fruticosus 'Purple Haze'
Chrysanthemums
Common Name
Bush Penstemon, Shrubby Penstemon
Chrysanths
In Hindi
Bush Penstemon
Chrysanthemums
In German
Bush Penstemon
Chrysanthemen
In French
Bush Penstemon
Chrysanthèmes
In Spanish
Bush Penstemon
Crisantemos
In Greek
Μπους Penstemon
χρυσάνθεμα
In Portuguese
Bush, Penstemon
Crisântemos
In Polish
Bush Penstemon
Chryzantemy
In Latin
Persicaria Bush
Chrysanthemums
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Asterales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Penstemon
Chrysanthemum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Anthemideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Bush Penstemon and Chrysanthemum
Season and care of Bush Penstemon and Chrysanthemum is important to know. While considering everything about Bush Penstemon and Chrysanthemum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bush Penstemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chrysanthemum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bush Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Chrysanthemum is Well drained while the PH of soil for Bush Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral and for Chrysanthemum is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Bush Penstemon and Chrysanthemum Physical Information
Bush Penstemon and Chrysanthemum physical information is very important for comparison. Bush Penstemon height is 45.72 cm and width 40.64 cm whereas Chrysanthemum height is 2.50 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of Bush Penstemon and Chrysanthemum are as follows:
Bush Penstemon flower color: Purple
Bush Penstemon leaf color: Dark Green
Chrysanthemum flower color: Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White and Yellow
- Chrysanthemum leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bush Penstemon and Chrysanthemum
Care of Bush Penstemon and Chrysanthemum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bush Penstemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chrysanthemum pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth and Remove shoots. In summer Bush Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chrysanthemum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.