Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual or Biennial
  
Type
Perennial, Shrub
  
Herbs
  
Origin
Northwestern United States, Canada
  
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
  
Types
sharpleaf penstemon, white-margined beardtongue, lowland beardtongue
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
foothill woods, High elevation, Open areas, Rocky areas
  
Shaded sites, Waste areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
  
3-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
  
9 - 1
  
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15
  
21,22
  
Habit
Mat-forming
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Purple
  
Pink, Magenta, Rose
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Brown
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Red, Green, Dark Red
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Narrow and lance shape
  
Arrowhead
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Very Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Not Available
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Requires regular watering, Water occasionally
  
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Average Water
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Average Water
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Not Available
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Shade areas
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Asthma, Pollen
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
  
Insect Repellent
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Recovering internal injuries, Wounds
  
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Leaves, Root, Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Container, Used as Ornamental plant, Veterinarian uses
  
Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
  
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON fruticosus 'Purple Haze'
  
GERANIUM robertianum
  
Common Name
Bush Penstemon, Shrubby Penstemon
  
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
  
In Hindi
Bush Penstemon
  
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
  
In German
Bush Penstemon
  
Kraut Robert
  
In French
Bush Penstemon
  
herbe à Robert
  
In Spanish
Bush Penstemon
  
hierba de San Roberto
  
In Greek
Μπους Penstemon
  
βότανο Robert
  
In Portuguese
Bush, Penstemon
  
erva robert
  
In Polish
Bush Penstemon
  
herb robert
  
In Latin
Persicaria Bush
  
Robertus herba
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Scrophulariales
  
Geraniales
  
Family
Scrophulariaceae
  
Geraniaceae
  
Genus
Penstemon
  
Geranium
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Bush Penstemon and Herb Robert
Season and care of Bush Penstemon and Herb Robert is important to know. While considering everything about Bush Penstemon and Herb Robert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bush Penstemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Herb Robert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bush Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bush Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral and for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bush Penstemon and Herb Robert Physical Information
Bush Penstemon and Herb Robert physical information is very important for comparison. Bush Penstemon height is 45.72 cm and width 40.64 cm whereas Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Bush Penstemon and Herb Robert are as follows:
Bush Penstemon flower color: Purple
Bush Penstemon leaf color: Dark Green
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
- Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Bush Penstemon and Herb Robert
Care of Bush Penstemon and Herb Robert include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bush Penstemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bush Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Herb Robert needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.