Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial, Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
Northwestern United States, Canada
Europe, India, Northwestern Africa, United States, Western Asia
Types
sharpleaf penstemon, white-margined beardtongue, lowland beardtongue
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
foothill woods, High elevation, Open areas, Rocky areas
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15
Not Available
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple
Lavender, Light Pink, Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Narrow and lance shape
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, 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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds, Small mammals
Allergy
Asthma, Pollen
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Recovering internal injuries, Wounds
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Rose Hip
Other Uses
Container, Used as Ornamental plant, Veterinarian uses
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON fruticosus 'Purple Haze'
Rosa Arkansana
Common Name
Bush Penstemon, Shrubby Penstemon
Prairie Rose, Wild Prairie Rose
In Hindi
Bush Penstemon
Rosa arkansana
In German
Bush Penstemon
Rosa arkansana
In French
Bush Penstemon
Rosa arkansana
In Spanish
Bush Penstemon
Rosa arkansana
In Greek
Μπους Penstemon
Rosa arkansana
In Portuguese
Bush, Penstemon
Rosa arkansana
In Polish
Bush Penstemon
Rosa arkansana
In Latin
Persicaria Bush
Rosa arkansana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Rosales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Rosaceae
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 Prairie Wild Rose
Season and care of Bush Penstemon and Prairie Wild Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Bush Penstemon and Prairie Wild Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bush Penstemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Prairie Wild Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bush Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Prairie Wild Rose is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bush Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral and for Prairie Wild Rose is Alkaline.
Bush Penstemon and Prairie Wild Rose Physical Information
Bush Penstemon and Prairie Wild Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Bush Penstemon height is 45.72 cm and width 40.64 cm whereas Prairie Wild Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Bush Penstemon and Prairie Wild Rose are as follows:
Bush Penstemon flower color: Purple
Bush Penstemon leaf color: Dark Green
Prairie Wild Rose flower color: Lavender, Light Pink, Pink, Purple and White
- Prairie Wild Rose leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Bush Penstemon and Prairie Wild Rose
Care of Bush Penstemon and Prairie Wild Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bush Penstemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Prairie Wild Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches 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 Prairie Wild Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.