Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial, Shrub
Vines
Origin
Northwestern United States, Canada
China, Japan
Types
sharpleaf penstemon, white-margined beardtongue, lowland beardtongue
'Alba Luxurians' clematis, Alpine clematis, 'Bee's Jubilee' clematis, 'Gillian Blades' clematis, 'Rhapsody' clematis
Habitat
foothill woods, High elevation, Open areas, Rocky areas
Roadsides, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15
A2, A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple
Blue, Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Sea 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
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Requires regular watering, Water occasionally
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, 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 after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, Pollen
Colic, Diarrhea, Irritation to intestines, Irritation to stomach, Irritation to urinary tract
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Recovering internal injuries, Wounds
Bone disorders, Gout, Headache, Joint pain, Syphilis, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Root bark, Vines
Other Uses
Container, Used as Ornamental plant, Veterinarian uses
Employed in herbal medicine
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'
Clematis
Common Name
Bush Penstemon, Shrubby Penstemon
Clematis
In Hindi
Bush Penstemon
क्लेमाटिस
In German
Bush Penstemon
Klematis
In French
Bush Penstemon
Clématite
In Spanish
Bush Penstemon
Clemátide
In Greek
Μπους Penstemon
κληματιτής
In Portuguese
Bush, Penstemon
Clematite
In Polish
Bush Penstemon
Clematis
In Latin
Persicaria Bush
Clematis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Ranunculales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Ranunculaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Anemoneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Ranunculoideae
Season and Care of Bush Penstemon and Clematis
Season and care of Bush Penstemon and Clematis is important to know. While considering everything about Bush Penstemon and Clematis Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bush Penstemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Clematis season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bush Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Clematis is Loamy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Bush Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral and for Clematis is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Bush Penstemon and Clematis Physical Information
Bush Penstemon and Clematis physical information is very important for comparison. Bush Penstemon height is 45.72 cm and width 40.64 cm whereas Clematis height is 11.50 cm and width 17.00 cm. The color specification of Bush Penstemon and Clematis are as follows:
Bush Penstemon flower color: Purple
Bush Penstemon leaf color: Dark Green
Clematis flower color: Blue, Pink, Red and White
- Clematis leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Care of Bush Penstemon and Clematis
Care of Bush Penstemon and Clematis include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bush Penstemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Clematis pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots. In summer Bush Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Clematis needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.