Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Perennial, Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Northwestern United States, Canada
Africa
Types
sharpleaf penstemon, white-margined beardtongue, lowland beardtongue
Marginata, Fragrans, Draco, Cinnabari
Habitat
foothill woods, High elevation, Open areas, Rocky areas
Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15
H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
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
Purple, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Narrow and lance shape
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Requires regular watering, Water occasionally
Needs watering once a week, Water once every two or three weeks
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
Loam, Sand
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
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Insects, Spider Mites
Allergy
Asthma, Pollen
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Recovering internal injuries, Wounds
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Stem
Other Uses
Container, Used as Ornamental plant, Veterinarian uses
Decoration Purposes, 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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON fruticosus 'Purple Haze'
DRACAENA fragrans
Common Name
Bush Penstemon, Shrubby Penstemon
Corn Plant, Dracaena
In Hindi
Bush Penstemon
Dracaena
In German
Bush Penstemon
Dracaena
In French
Bush Penstemon
Dracaena
In Spanish
Bush Penstemon
Árbol de serpiente
In Greek
Μπους Penstemon
Δράκαινα
In Portuguese
Bush, Penstemon
Dracaena
In Polish
Bush Penstemon
Dracena
In Latin
Persicaria Bush
Dracaena
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Liliales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Nolinoideae
Season and Care of Bush Penstemon and Dracaena
Season and care of Bush Penstemon and Dracaena is important to know. While considering everything about Bush Penstemon and Dracaena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bush Penstemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dracaena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bush Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Dracaena is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bush Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral and for Dracaena is Neutral.
Bush Penstemon and Dracaena Physical Information
Bush Penstemon and Dracaena physical information is very important for comparison. Bush Penstemon height is 45.72 cm and width 40.64 cm whereas Dracaena height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Bush Penstemon and Dracaena are as follows:
Bush Penstemon flower color: Purple
Bush Penstemon leaf color: Dark Green
Dracaena flower color: White
- Dracaena leaf color: Green
Care of Bush Penstemon and Dracaena
Care of Bush Penstemon and Dracaena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bush Penstemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dracaena 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 Dracaena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.