Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Flowering Plants
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Lebanon cedar, Turkish cedar
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mountains
Alpine Meadows, moist forests, Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Green
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light brown, Light Green, Lime Green, Sandy Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Mid fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Layering, Root Division, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, remove old stems before spring
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Honey fungus, Root rot
chrysanthemum eelworms, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Ornamental use, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Expectorant, Respiratory Disorders
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Branch, Leaves, Wood
Not Applicable
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in construction
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CEDRUS libani
PENSTEMON barbatus 'Elfin Pink'
Common Name
Lebanon cedar, cedar of Lebanon
Beardlip Penstemon, Elfin Pink Penstemon
In Hindi
लेबनान देवदार
Elfin Pink Penstemon
In German
Libanon-Zeder
Elfin Pink Penstemon
In French
Cèdre du Liban
Elfin Pink Penstemon
In Spanish
Cedrus libani
Elfin Pink Penstemon
In Greek
Λίβανος κέδρου
Elfin Pink Penstemon
In Portuguese
Cedro-do-líbano
Elfin Penstemon -de-rosa
In Polish
Cedr libański
Elfin Różowy Penstemon
In Latin
Cedrus libani
Elfin Pink Penstemon
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Not Available
Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Cedar of Lebanon and Elfin Pink Penstemon
Season and care of Cedar of Lebanon and Elfin Pink Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Cedar of Lebanon and Elfin Pink Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cedar of Lebanon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elfin Pink Penstemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cedar of Lebanon is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Elfin Pink Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cedar of Lebanon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elfin Pink Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Cedar of Lebanon and Elfin Pink Penstemon Physical Information
Cedar of Lebanon and Elfin Pink Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Cedar of Lebanon height is 2,440.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Elfin Pink Penstemon height is 25.40 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Cedar of Lebanon and Elfin Pink Penstemon are as follows:
Cedar of Lebanon flower color: Light Green
Cedar of Lebanon leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Elfin Pink Penstemon flower color: Pink
- Elfin Pink Penstemon leaf color: Green
Care of Cedar of Lebanon and Elfin Pink Penstemon
Care of Cedar of Lebanon and Elfin Pink Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cedar of Lebanon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elfin Pink Penstemon pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and remove old stems before spring. In summer Cedar of Lebanon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elfin Pink Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.