Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Perennial, Shrub
Origin
Not Available
Northwestern United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
sharpleaf penstemon, white-margined beardtongue, lowland beardtongue
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
foothill woods, High elevation, Open areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Lavender
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Narrow and lance shape
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Moist
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Needs less watering, Requires regular watering, Water occasionally
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Moist
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Damp
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Root knot nematode, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Cough, flushing of face, Low blood pressure, restlessness, stinging, Throat itching, tremor
Asthma, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
convulsions, Heart problems, painful urination, spasmodic pain
Recovering internal injuries, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine
Container, Used as Ornamental plant, Veterinarian uses
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Plectranthus barbatus
PENSTEMON fruticosus 'Purple Haze'
Common Name
Coleus forskohlii, Indian coleus
Bush Penstemon, Shrubby Penstemon
In Hindi
पत्थरचूर
Bush Penstemon
In German
Harfensträucher
Bush Penstemon
In French
Coléus à forskoline, Coléus de l'Inde
Bush Penstemon
In Spanish
Coleus forskohlii
Bush Penstemon
In Greek
Coleus Forskohlii
Μπους Penstemon
In Portuguese
Boldo-de-jardim, Boldo-da-terra
Bush, Penstemon
In Polish
Coleus Forskohlii
Bush Penstemon
In Latin
Coleus Forskohlii
Persicaria Bush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Scrophulariales
Family
Lamiaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Coleus Forskohlii and Bush Penstemon
Wondering what are the properties of Coleus Forskohlii and Bush Penstemon? We provide you with everything About Coleus Forskohlii and Bush Penstemon. Coleus Forskohlii doesn't have thorns and Bush Penstemon doesn't have thorns. Also Coleus Forskohlii does not have fragrant flowers. Coleus Forskohlii has allergic reactions like Cough, flushing of face, Low blood pressure, restlessness, stinging, Throat itching and tremor and Bush Penstemon has allergic reactions like Cough, flushing of face, Low blood pressure, restlessness, stinging, Throat itching and tremor. 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 Coleus Forskohlii and Bush Penstemon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Bush Penstemon
Season and care of Coleus Forskohlii and Bush Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Coleus Forskohlii and Bush Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coleus Forskohlii season is Summer and Fall and Bush Penstemon season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Coleus Forskohlii is Loam, Moist and for Bush Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coleus Forskohlii is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Bush Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Coleus Forskohlii and Bush Penstemon Physical Information
Coleus Forskohlii and Bush Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus Forskohlii height is 40.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Bush Penstemon height is 45.72 cm and width 40.64 cm. The color specification of Coleus Forskohlii and Bush Penstemon are as follows:
Coleus Forskohlii flower color: Lavender
Coleus Forskohlii leaf color: Light Green
Bush Penstemon flower color: Purple
- Bush Penstemon leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Bush Penstemon
Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Bush Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus Forskohlii pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Bush Penstemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Coleus Forskohlii needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Bush Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.