Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial, Shrub
Perennial
Origin
Northwestern United States, Canada
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Types
sharpleaf penstemon, white-margined beardtongue, lowland beardtongue
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
foothill woods, High elevation, Open areas, Rocky areas
Damp shady woods, Pastures
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple
White, Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Narrow and lance shape
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Requires regular watering, Water occasionally
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
pollinators
Allergy
Asthma, Pollen
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Recovering internal injuries, Wounds
Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Container, Used as Ornamental plant, Veterinarian uses
Used as an insecticide
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON fruticosus 'Purple Haze'
IRIS sibirica
Common Name
Bush Penstemon, Shrubby Penstemon
Siberian Iris
In Hindi
Bush Penstemon
Siberian Iris
In German
Bush Penstemon
Sibirische Schwertlilie
In French
Bush Penstemon
L'Iris de Sibérie
In Spanish
Bush Penstemon
Siberian Iris
In Greek
Μπους Penstemon
Siberian Iris
In Portuguese
Bush, Penstemon
Siberian Iris
In Polish
Bush Penstemon
Kosaciec syberyjski
In Latin
Persicaria Bush
Siberian Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Liliales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Irideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Iridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bush Penstemon and Siberian Iris
Season and care of Bush Penstemon and Siberian Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Bush Penstemon and Siberian Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bush Penstemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Siberian Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bush Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bush Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral and for Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral.
Bush Penstemon and Siberian Iris Physical Information
Bush Penstemon and Siberian Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Bush Penstemon height is 45.72 cm and width 40.64 cm whereas Siberian Iris height is 50.80 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Bush Penstemon and Siberian Iris are as follows:
Bush Penstemon flower color: Purple
Bush Penstemon leaf color: Dark Green
Siberian Iris flower color: White, Purple and Blue Violet
- Siberian Iris leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bush Penstemon and Siberian Iris
Care of Bush Penstemon and Siberian Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bush Penstemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Siberian Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bush Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Siberian Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.