Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, moist forests, Open areas
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Pink
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Layering, Root Division, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, remove old stems before spring
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
chrysanthemum eelworms, Slugs, Snails
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Unknown
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Ornamental use, Water gardening
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Applicable
Whole plant
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON barbatus 'Elfin Pink'
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Beardlip Penstemon, Elfin Pink Penstemon
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
Elfin Pink Penstemon
Aaron Caladium
In German
Elfin Pink Penstemon
Aaron Caladium
In French
Elfin Pink Penstemon
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
Elfin Pink Penstemon
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
Elfin Pink Penstemon
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Elfin Penstemon -de-rosa
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Elfin Różowy Penstemon
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
Elfin Pink Penstemon
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Alismatales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Araceae
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Elfin Pink Penstemon and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Elfin Pink Penstemon and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Elfin Pink Penstemon and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elfin Pink Penstemon season is Spring and Summer and Aaron Caladium season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Elfin Pink Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elfin Pink Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Elfin Pink Penstemon and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Elfin Pink Penstemon and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Elfin Pink Penstemon height is 25.40 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Elfin Pink Penstemon and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Elfin Pink Penstemon flower color: Pink
Elfin Pink Penstemon leaf color: Green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Elfin Pink Penstemon and Aaron Caladium
Care of Elfin Pink Penstemon and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Aaron Caladium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Elfin Pink Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.