Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Vegetable
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Europe
Types
Not Available
Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, moist forests, Open areas
Not Available, Unknown
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-10
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
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Root Division, Stem Cutting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Needs watering once a week, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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 or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
chrysanthemum eelworms, Slugs, Snails
Flea Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Mexican Bean Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Unknown
breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Ornamental use, Water gardening
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation, Unknown
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
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON barbatus 'Elfin Pink'
BETA vulgaris 'Early Wonder Tall'
Common Name
Beardlip Penstemon, Elfin Pink Penstemon
Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
In Hindi
Elfin Pink Penstemon
चुकंदर
In German
Elfin Pink Penstemon
Rübe
In French
Elfin Pink Penstemon
betterave
In Spanish
Elfin Pink Penstemon
remolacha
In Greek
Elfin Pink Penstemon
παντζάρι
In Portuguese
Elfin Penstemon -de-rosa
beterraba
In Polish
Elfin Różowy Penstemon
buraczany
In Latin
Elfin Pink Penstemon
cui pendens sicula beta
Phylum
Angiosperms
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Caryophyllidae
Order
Lamiales
Not Available
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Elfin Pink Penstemon and Beet
Season and care of Elfin Pink Penstemon and Beet is important to know. While considering everything about Elfin Pink Penstemon and Beet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elfin Pink Penstemon season is Spring and Summer and Beet season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Elfin Pink Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Beet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elfin Pink Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Beet is Neutral.
Elfin Pink Penstemon and Beet Physical Information
Elfin Pink Penstemon and Beet physical information is very important for comparison. Elfin Pink Penstemon height is 25.40 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Elfin Pink Penstemon and Beet are as follows:
Elfin Pink Penstemon flower color: Pink
Elfin Pink Penstemon leaf color: Green
Beet flower color: Red and Green
- Beet leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Dark Green
Care of Elfin Pink Penstemon and Beet
Care of Elfin Pink Penstemon and Beet 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 Beet pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Elfin Pink Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Beet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.