Bush Penstemon

Sasanqua

About Bush Penstemon and Sasanqua

Bush Penstemon

Sasanqua

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Perennial, Shrub

Shrub

Origin

Northwestern United States, Canada

Japan

Types

sharpleaf penstemon, white-margined beardtongue, lowland beardtongue

Number of Varieties

7815

0 40000

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Habitat

foothill woods, High elevation, Open areas, Rocky areas

Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-97-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Mat-forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

45.72 cm240.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

40.64 cm240.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple

White, Gold

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Black, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Narrow and lance shape

Elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer

Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs less watering, Requires regular watering, Water occasionally

Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Asthma, Pollen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Wildlife

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Recovering internal injuries, Wounds

antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

Container, Used as Ornamental plant, Veterinarian uses

For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower

Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PENSTEMON fruticosus 'Purple Haze'

CAMELLIA sasanqua

Common Name

Bush Penstemon, Shrubby Penstemon

Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia

In Hindi

Bush Penstemon

sasanqua

In German

Bush Penstemon

sasanqua

In French

Bush Penstemon

sasanqua

In Spanish

Bush Penstemon

sasanqua

In Greek

Μπους Penstemon

sasanqua

In Portuguese

Bush, Penstemon

Sasankya

In Polish

Bush Penstemon

Sasankya

In Latin

Persicaria Bush

Sasankya

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Scrophulariales

Theales

Family

Scrophulariaceae

Theaceae

Genus

Penstemon

Camellia

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

250250

1 27800

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Properties of Bush Penstemon and Sasanqua

Wondering what are the properties of Bush Penstemon and Sasanqua? We provide you with everything About Bush Penstemon and Sasanqua. Bush Penstemon doesn't have thorns and Sasanqua doesn't have thorns. Also Bush Penstemon does not have fragrant flowers. Bush Penstemon has allergic reactions like Asthma and Pollen and Sasanqua has allergic reactions like Asthma and Pollen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Bush Penstemon and Sasanqua and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Bush Penstemon and Sasanqua

Season and care of Bush Penstemon and Sasanqua is important to know. While considering everything about Bush Penstemon and Sasanqua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bush Penstemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bush Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Sasanqua is Loam while the PH of soil for Bush Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral and for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral.

Bush Penstemon and Sasanqua Physical Information

Bush Penstemon and Sasanqua physical information is very important for comparison. Bush Penstemon height is 45.72 cm and width 40.64 cm whereas Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Bush Penstemon and Sasanqua are as follows:

Bush Penstemon flower color: Purple
Bush Penstemon leaf color: Dark Green
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Bush Penstemon and Sasanqua

Care of Bush Penstemon and Sasanqua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bush Penstemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bush Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.