Copperleaf

Bush Penstemon

About Copperleaf and Bush Penstemon

Copperleaf

Bush Penstemon

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Perennial, Shrub

Origin

Melanesia

Northwestern United States, Canada

Types

sharpleaf penstemon, white-margined beardtongue, lowland beardtongue

Number of Varieties

1278

0 40000

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

foothill woods, High elevation, Open areas, Rocky areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-154-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

9-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

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

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Mat-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

240.00 cm45.72 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

180.00 cm40.64 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Green, Copper

Purple

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Reniform

Narrow and lance shape

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Variety of soil types

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Stem Cutting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Needs less watering, Requires regular watering, Water occasionally

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

slow-release fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Mites, Soft scales

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Variety of soil types

Drought

Facts

Foliage Texture

Bold

Allergy

bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis

Asthma, Pollen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems

Recovering internal injuries, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Twigs

Flowers

Other Uses

Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant

Container, Used as Ornamental plant, Veterinarian uses

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Copperleaf

Persicaria Bush

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Euphorbiales

Scrophulariales

Family

Euphorbiaceae

Scrophulariaceae

Genus

Acalypha

Penstemon

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Acalypheae

Subfamily

Acalyphoideae

Number of Species

462250

1 27800

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Properties of Copperleaf and Bush Penstemon

Wondering what are the properties of Copperleaf and Bush Penstemon? We provide you with everything About Copperleaf and Bush Penstemon. Copperleaf doesn't have thorns and Bush Penstemon doesn't have thorns. Also Copperleaf does not have fragrant flowers. Copperleaf has allergic reactions like bronchial asthma and Rhinoconjunctivitis and Bush Penstemon has allergic reactions like bronchial asthma and Rhinoconjunctivitis. 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 Copperleaf and Bush Penstemon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Copperleaf and Bush Penstemon

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

Copperleaf and Bush Penstemon Physical Information

Copperleaf and Bush Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Bush Penstemon height is 45.72 cm and width 40.64 cm. The color specification of Copperleaf and Bush Penstemon are as follows:

Copperleaf flower color: Red, Green and Copper
Copperleaf leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper and Bronze
Bush Penstemon flower color: Purple
Bush Penstemon leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Copperleaf and Bush Penstemon

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