Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Perennial, Shrub
  
Grass
  
Origin
Northwestern United States, Canada
  
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada, 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
  
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
  
4-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
  
9 - 1
  
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Mat-forming
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Purple
  
Non Flowering Plant
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Brown
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Light Green, Blue Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Blue Green, Burgundy, Copper
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Tan
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Narrow and lance shape
  
Linear
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought, Salt
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Requires regular watering, Water occasionally
  
Average Water Needs
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
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 leaves, Requires very little pruning
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
No fertilizers needed
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Insects
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought and Salt
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
  
Birds
  
Allergy
Asthma, Pollen
  
Skin irritation
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Recovering internal injuries, Wounds
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Container, Used as Ornamental plant, Veterinarian uses
  
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
  
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON fruticosus 'Purple Haze'
  
SORGHASTRUM nutans
  
Common Name
Bush Penstemon, Shrubby Penstemon
  
Indian Grass
  
In Hindi
Bush Penstemon
  
भारतीय घास
  
In German
Bush Penstemon
  
Indian Grass
  
In French
Bush Penstemon
  
Herbe indienne
  
In Spanish
Bush Penstemon
  
Hierba india
  
In Greek
Μπους Penstemon
  
Ινδικό Grass
  
In Portuguese
Bush, Penstemon
  
grama indianas
  
In Polish
Bush Penstemon
  
Indyjski Trawa
  
In Latin
Persicaria Bush
  
Indian Grass
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Scrophulariales
  
Poales
  
Family
Scrophulariaceae
  
Poaceae
  
Genus
Penstemon
  
Sorghastrum
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Bush Penstemon and Indian Grass
Season and care of Bush Penstemon and Indian Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Bush Penstemon and Indian Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bush Penstemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Indian Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bush Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Indian Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bush Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral and for Indian Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bush Penstemon and Indian Grass Physical Information
Bush Penstemon and Indian Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Bush Penstemon height is 45.72 cm and width 40.64 cm whereas Indian Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Bush Penstemon and Indian Grass are as follows:
Bush Penstemon flower color: Purple
Bush Penstemon leaf color: Dark Green
Indian Grass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Indian Grass leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Care of Bush Penstemon and Indian Grass
Care of Bush Penstemon and Indian Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bush Penstemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Indian Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Bush Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.