Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Perennial, Shrub
Herbs
Origin
Northwestern United States, Canada
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
sharpleaf penstemon, white-margined beardtongue, lowland beardtongue
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
foothill woods, High elevation, Open areas, Rocky areas
gardens, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15
21,22
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple
Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Narrow and lance shape
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Pollen
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Recovering internal injuries, Wounds
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Container, Used as Ornamental plant, Veterinarian uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Cutflower, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON fruticosus 'Purple Haze'
EUSTOMA grandiflorum 'Florida Blue'
Common Name
Bush Penstemon, Shrubby Penstemon
Florida Blue Lisianthus, Lisianthus
In Hindi
Bush Penstemon
फ्लोरिडा Lisianthus
In German
Bush Penstemon
Florida Lisianthus
In French
Bush Penstemon
Floride Lisianthus
In Spanish
Bush Penstemon
lisianthus Florida
In Greek
Μπους Penstemon
Φλόριντα lisianthus
In Portuguese
Bush, Penstemon
Florida Lisianthus
In Polish
Bush Penstemon
Florida Eustoma
In Latin
Persicaria Bush
Florida Lisianthus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Scrophulariales
Gentianales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Gentianaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Paperveroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bush Penstemon and Florida Lisianthus
Season and care of Bush Penstemon and Florida Lisianthus is important to know. While considering everything about Bush Penstemon and Florida Lisianthus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bush Penstemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Florida Lisianthus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bush Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Florida Lisianthus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bush Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral and for Florida Lisianthus is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bush Penstemon and Florida Lisianthus Physical Information
Bush Penstemon and Florida Lisianthus physical information is very important for comparison. Bush Penstemon height is 45.72 cm and width 40.64 cm whereas Florida Lisianthus height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Bush Penstemon and Florida Lisianthus are as follows:
Bush Penstemon flower color: Purple
Bush Penstemon leaf color: Dark Green
Florida Lisianthus flower color: Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Florida Lisianthus leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Bush Penstemon and Florida Lisianthus
Care of Bush Penstemon and Florida Lisianthus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bush Penstemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Florida Lisianthus 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 Florida Lisianthus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.