Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial, Shrub
Shrubs
Origin
Northwestern United States, Canada
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Types
sharpleaf penstemon, white-margined beardtongue, lowland beardtongue
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
foothill woods, High elevation, Open areas, Rocky areas
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Mat-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Narrow and lance shape
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Light
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
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 regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, 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
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Light
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, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Asthma, Pollen
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Recovering internal injuries, Wounds
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Container, Used as Ornamental plant, Veterinarian uses
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
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Botanical Name
PENSTEMON fruticosus 'Purple Haze'
Hydrangea
Common Name
Bush Penstemon, Shrubby Penstemon
Hydrangea or hortensia
In Hindi
Bush Penstemon
Hydrangea
In German
Bush Penstemon
Hortensie
In French
Bush Penstemon
Hortensia
In Spanish
Bush Penstemon
Hortensia
In Greek
Μπους Penstemon
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Bush, Penstemon
Hortênsia
In Polish
Bush Penstemon
Hortensja
In Latin
Persicaria Bush
Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Cornales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Hydrangeaceae
Genus
Penstemon
Hydrangea
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Bush Penstemon and Hydrangea
Season and care of Bush Penstemon and Hydrangea is important to know. While considering everything about Bush Penstemon and Hydrangea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bush Penstemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hydrangea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bush Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Hydrangea is Light while the PH of soil for Bush Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral and for Hydrangea is Acidic.
Bush Penstemon and Hydrangea Physical Information
Bush Penstemon and Hydrangea physical information is very important for comparison. Bush Penstemon height is 45.72 cm and width 40.64 cm whereas Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm. The color specification of Bush Penstemon and Hydrangea are as follows:
Bush Penstemon flower color: Purple
Bush Penstemon leaf color: Dark Green
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Care of Bush Penstemon and Hydrangea
Care of Bush Penstemon and Hydrangea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bush Penstemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hydrangea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Bush Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hydrangea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.