Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial, Shrub
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Origin
Northwestern United States, Canada
Australia, South America
Types
sharpleaf penstemon, white-margined beardtongue, lowland beardtongue
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Habitat
foothill woods, High elevation, Open areas, Rocky areas
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Brown
Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Narrow and lance shape
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
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
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
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, Pollen
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Recovering internal injuries, Wounds
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Container, Used as Ornamental plant, Veterinarian uses
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
-
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON fruticosus 'Purple Haze'
Sambucus nigra
Common Name
Bush Penstemon, Shrubby Penstemon
Elderberry
In Hindi
Bush Penstemon
Elderberry
In German
Bush Penstemon
Holunderbeere
In French
Bush Penstemon
Sureau
In Spanish
Bush Penstemon
Saúco
In Greek
Μπους Penstemon
Elderberry
In Portuguese
Bush, Penstemon
Sabugueiro
In Polish
Bush Penstemon
Bez czarny
In Latin
Persicaria Bush
Elderberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Dipsacales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Adoxaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Bush Penstemon and Elderberry
Season and care of Bush Penstemon and Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Bush Penstemon and Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bush Penstemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elderberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bush Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Bush Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral and for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic.
Bush Penstemon and Elderberry Physical Information
Bush Penstemon and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Bush Penstemon height is 45.72 cm and width 40.64 cm whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Bush Penstemon and Elderberry are as follows:
Bush Penstemon flower color: Purple
Bush Penstemon leaf color: Dark Green
Elderberry flower color: White
- Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Bush Penstemon and Elderberry
Care of Bush Penstemon and Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bush Penstemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elderberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally and Remove deadheads. In summer Bush Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.