Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Not Available
Japanese beech, European beech
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, moist forests, Open areas
low mountains, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-9
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink
Yellow green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Root Division, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, remove old stems before spring
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
chrysanthemum eelworms, Slugs, Snails
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Allergy
Unknown
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Ornamental use, Water gardening
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
Not Applicable
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant
Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Grown for shade, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON barbatus 'Elfin Pink'
FAGUS grandifolia
Common Name
Beardlip Penstemon, Elfin Pink Penstemon
American Beech
In Hindi
Elfin Pink Penstemon
अमेरिकन बीच
In German
Elfin Pink Penstemon
Amerikanische Buche
In French
Elfin Pink Penstemon
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
In Spanish
Elfin Pink Penstemon
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
In Greek
Elfin Pink Penstemon
american οξιάς
In Portuguese
Elfin Penstemon -de-rosa
faia americano
In Polish
Elfin Różowy Penstemon
Buk wielkolistny
In Latin
Elfin Pink Penstemon
Latin fagi
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Elfin Pink Penstemon and American Beech
Season and care of Elfin Pink Penstemon and American Beech is important to know. While considering everything about Elfin Pink Penstemon and American Beech Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elfin Pink Penstemon season is Spring and Summer and American Beech season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Elfin Pink Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for American Beech is Loam, Well drained while the PH of soil for Elfin Pink Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral.
Elfin Pink Penstemon and American Beech Physical Information
Elfin Pink Penstemon and American Beech physical information is very important for comparison. Elfin Pink Penstemon height is 25.40 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Elfin Pink Penstemon and American Beech are as follows:
Elfin Pink Penstemon flower color: Pink
Elfin Pink Penstemon leaf color: Green
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
- American Beech leaf color: Green
Care of Elfin Pink Penstemon and American Beech
Care of Elfin Pink Penstemon and American Beech 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 American Beech pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Elfin Pink Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.