Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Summer Squash, Winter Squash
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, Subtropical climates
Alpine Meadows, moist forests, Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 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
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Dark Green, Ivory
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Lemon yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Layering, Root Division, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, remove old stems before spring
Fertilizers
Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
chrysanthemum eelworms, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Ornamental use, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Bone strength, Fiber, Indigestion, Nutrients, Weight loss
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Not Applicable
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Delicata'
PENSTEMON barbatus 'Elfin Pink'
Common Name
Peanut Squash, Squash
Beardlip Penstemon, Elfin Pink Penstemon
In Hindi
देलिकाता स्क्वाश
Elfin Pink Penstemon
In German
Delicata Squash
Elfin Pink Penstemon
In French
Delicata Squash
Elfin Pink Penstemon
In Spanish
Delicata Squash
Elfin Pink Penstemon
In Greek
Delicata Σκουός
Elfin Pink Penstemon
In Portuguese
Delicata Squash
Elfin Penstemon -de-rosa
In Polish
Delicata Squash
Elfin Różowy Penstemon
In Latin
delicata Cucurbitae
Elfin Pink Penstemon
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Lamiales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Penstemon
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Delicata Squash and Elfin Pink Penstemon
Season and care of Delicata Squash and Elfin Pink Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Delicata Squash and Elfin Pink Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Delicata Squash season is Summer and Fall and Elfin Pink Penstemon season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Delicata Squash is Loam, Sand and for Elfin Pink Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Delicata Squash is Neutral and for Elfin Pink Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Delicata Squash and Elfin Pink Penstemon Physical Information
Delicata Squash and Elfin Pink Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Delicata Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Elfin Pink Penstemon height is 25.40 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Delicata Squash and Elfin Pink Penstemon are as follows:
Delicata Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Delicata Squash leaf color: Lemon yellow
Elfin Pink Penstemon flower color: Pink
- Elfin Pink Penstemon leaf color: Green
Care of Delicata Squash and Elfin Pink Penstemon
Care of Delicata Squash and Elfin Pink Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Delicata Squash pruning is done No pruning needed 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 Delicata Squash 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.