Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial, Shrub
Fern
Origin
Northwestern United States, Canada
Australia
Types
sharpleaf penstemon, white-margined beardtongue, lowland beardtongue
Polystichum solitarium
Habitat
foothill woods, High elevation, Open areas, Rocky areas
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15
H1, H2
Habit
Mat-forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Purple
Not Available
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
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Narrow and lance shape
Saw-tooth like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
All year
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, From Rhizomes, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Requires regular watering, Water occasionally
when new, water every week
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade
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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Recovering internal injuries, Wounds
Poultice, Sore throat, Tonsillitis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Container, Used as Ornamental plant, Veterinarian uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON fruticosus 'Purple Haze'
Polystichum munitum
Common Name
Bush Penstemon, Shrubby Penstemon
Swordfern, western swordfern
In Hindi
Bush Penstemon
Swordfern
In German
Bush Penstemon
Sword Fern
In French
Bush Penstemon
Epée Fern
In Spanish
Bush Penstemon
helecho espada
In Greek
Μπους Penstemon
ξίφος φτέρη
In Portuguese
Bush, Penstemon
espada Fern
In Polish
Bush Penstemon
Miecz Fern
In Latin
Persicaria Bush
Fern gladio
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Polypodiales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Dryopteridaceae
Genus
Penstemon
Polystichum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Bush Penstemon and Swordfern
Season and care of Bush Penstemon and Swordfern is important to know. While considering everything about Bush Penstemon and Swordfern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bush Penstemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Swordfern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bush Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Swordfern is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bush Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral and for Swordfern is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bush Penstemon and Swordfern Physical Information
Bush Penstemon and Swordfern physical information is very important for comparison. Bush Penstemon height is 45.72 cm and width 40.64 cm whereas Swordfern height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Bush Penstemon and Swordfern are as follows:
Bush Penstemon flower color: Purple
Bush Penstemon leaf color: Dark Green
Swordfern flower color: Not Available
- Swordfern leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bush Penstemon and Swordfern
Care of Bush Penstemon and Swordfern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bush Penstemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Swordfern 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 Swordfern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.