Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Lebanon cedar, Turkish cedar
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, moist forests, Open areas
Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
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
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Pink
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Light brown, Light Green, Lime Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Mid fall
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Root Division, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
chrysanthemum eelworms, Slugs, Snails
Honey fungus, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aphids
Allergy
Unknown
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Ornamental use, Water gardening
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antiseptic, Expectorant, Respiratory Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Not Applicable
Branch, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in construction
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'
CEDRUS libani
Common Name
Beardlip Penstemon, Elfin Pink Penstemon
Lebanon cedar, cedar of Lebanon
In Hindi
Elfin Pink Penstemon
लेबनान देवदार
In German
Elfin Pink Penstemon
Libanon-Zeder
In French
Elfin Pink Penstemon
Cèdre du Liban
In Spanish
Elfin Pink Penstemon
Cedrus libani
In Greek
Elfin Pink Penstemon
Λίβανος κέδρου
In Portuguese
Elfin Penstemon -de-rosa
Cedro-do-líbano
In Polish
Elfin Różowy Penstemon
Cedr libański
In Latin
Elfin Pink Penstemon
Cedrus libani
Phylum
Angiosperms
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Elfin Pink Penstemon and Cedar of Lebanon
Season and care of Elfin Pink Penstemon and Cedar of Lebanon is important to know. While considering everything about Elfin Pink Penstemon and Cedar of Lebanon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elfin Pink Penstemon season is Spring and Summer and Cedar of Lebanon season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Elfin Pink Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Cedar of Lebanon is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elfin Pink Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cedar of Lebanon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elfin Pink Penstemon and Cedar of Lebanon Physical Information
Elfin Pink Penstemon and Cedar of Lebanon physical information is very important for comparison. Elfin Pink Penstemon height is 25.40 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Cedar of Lebanon height is 2,440.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Elfin Pink Penstemon and Cedar of Lebanon are as follows:
Elfin Pink Penstemon flower color: Pink
Elfin Pink Penstemon leaf color: Green
Cedar of Lebanon flower color: Light Green
- Cedar of Lebanon leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Elfin Pink Penstemon and Cedar of Lebanon
Care of Elfin Pink Penstemon and Cedar of Lebanon 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 Cedar of Lebanon pruning is done 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 Cedar of Lebanon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.