Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial, Shrub
Tree
Origin
Northwestern United States, Canada
Caribbean
Types
sharpleaf penstemon, white-margined beardtongue, lowland beardtongue
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
foothill woods, High elevation, Open areas, Rocky areas
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Narrow and lance shape
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Requires regular watering, Water occasionally
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, Pollen
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Recovering internal injuries, Wounds
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Container, Used as Ornamental plant, Veterinarian uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, 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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON fruticosus 'Purple Haze'
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Bush Penstemon, Shrubby Penstemon
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
Bush Penstemon
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Bush Penstemon
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
Bush Penstemon
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
Bush Penstemon
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
Μπους Penstemon
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
Bush, Penstemon
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Bush Penstemon
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Persicaria Bush
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Scrophulariales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Penstemon
Jacaranda
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids
Season and Care of Bush Penstemon and Jacaranda
Season and care of Bush Penstemon and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Bush Penstemon and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bush Penstemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jacaranda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bush Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bush Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bush Penstemon and Jacaranda Physical Information
Bush Penstemon and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Bush Penstemon height is 45.72 cm and width 40.64 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Bush Penstemon and Jacaranda are as follows:
Bush Penstemon flower color: Purple
Bush Penstemon leaf color: Dark Green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bush Penstemon and Jacaranda
Care of Bush Penstemon and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bush Penstemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Bush Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.