Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial, Shrub
Aquatics
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, Western United States, California, Canada
Types
sharpleaf penstemon, white-margined beardtongue, lowland beardtongue
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
foothill woods, High elevation, Open areas, Rocky areas
Bog Garden, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15
21,22
Habit
Mat-forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Purple
Light Yellow, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Narrow and lance shape
Flat, Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Requires regular watering, Water occasionally
Needs Very high moisture
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nutrient Rich Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Wildlife
Allergy
Asthma, Pollen
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Cut Flowers, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Recovering internal injuries, Wounds
anticoagulant, Diuretic, Haemostatic, Miscellany
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Container, Used as Ornamental plant, Veterinarian uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make biscuits, Used to produce edible oil, Used to yield a sweet syrup
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, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON fruticosus 'Purple Haze'
TYPHA angustifolia
Common Name
Bush Penstemon, Shrubby Penstemon
Narrowleaf Cattail, Lesser Reedmace
In Hindi
Bush Penstemon
Narrowleaf Cattail
In German
Bush Penstemon
Schmalblättriger Cattail
In French
Bush Penstemon
Narrowleaf Cattail
In Spanish
Bush Penstemon
Espadaña de hoja estrecha
In Greek
Μπους Penstemon
στενόφυλλα Cattail
In Portuguese
Bush, Penstemon
Narrowleaf Tifa
In Polish
Bush Penstemon
Wąskolistne Cattail
In Latin
Persicaria Bush
Cattail glaucescens
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Typhales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Typhaceae
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 Narrowleaf Cattail
Season and care of Bush Penstemon and Narrowleaf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Bush Penstemon and Narrowleaf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bush Penstemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Narrowleaf Cattail season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bush Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Narrowleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bush Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral and for Narrowleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bush Penstemon and Narrowleaf Cattail Physical Information
Bush Penstemon and Narrowleaf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Bush Penstemon height is 45.72 cm and width 40.64 cm whereas Narrowleaf Cattail height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Bush Penstemon and Narrowleaf Cattail are as follows:
Bush Penstemon flower color: Purple
Bush Penstemon leaf color: Dark Green
Narrowleaf Cattail flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
- Narrowleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Care of Bush Penstemon and Narrowleaf Cattail
Care of Bush Penstemon and Narrowleaf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bush Penstemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Narrowleaf Cattail pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Bush Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Narrowleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.