Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Canada, Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
No known varieties available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, moist forests, Open areas
Dry areas, Hillside, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
2-6
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Pink
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Layering, Root Division, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, remove old stems before spring
Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
chrysanthemum eelworms, Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Bees
Allergy
Unknown
Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Ornamental use, Water gardening
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antibacterial, Arthritis, Bladder Infection, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Not Applicable
Fruits
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON barbatus 'Elfin Pink'
ARCTOSTAPHYLOS uva-ursi 'Point Reyes'
Common Name
Beardlip Penstemon, Elfin Pink Penstemon
Bearberry
In Hindi
Elfin Pink Penstemon
Bearberry
In German
Elfin Pink Penstemon
Bärentraube
In French
Elfin Pink Penstemon
bearberry
In Spanish
Elfin Pink Penstemon
gayuba
In Greek
Elfin Pink Penstemon
κουμαριά
In Portuguese
Elfin Penstemon -de-rosa
bearberry
In Polish
Elfin Różowy Penstemon
mącznicy lekarskiej
In Latin
Elfin Pink Penstemon
bearberry
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Penstemon
Arctostaphylos
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Elfin Pink Penstemon and Bearberry
Season and care of Elfin Pink Penstemon and Bearberry is important to know. While considering everything about Elfin Pink Penstemon and Bearberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elfin Pink Penstemon season is Spring and Summer and Bearberry season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Elfin Pink Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Bearberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elfin Pink Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bearberry is Acidic.
Elfin Pink Penstemon and Bearberry Physical Information
Elfin Pink Penstemon and Bearberry physical information is very important for comparison. Elfin Pink Penstemon height is 25.40 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Bearberry height is 7.60 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Elfin Pink Penstemon and Bearberry are as follows:
Elfin Pink Penstemon flower color: Pink
Elfin Pink Penstemon leaf color: Green
Bearberry flower color: White and Pink
- Bearberry leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Elfin Pink Penstemon and Bearberry
Care of Elfin Pink Penstemon and Bearberry 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 Bearberry pruning is done Requires little pruning. In summer Elfin Pink Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bearberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.