Elfin Pink Penstemon

Copperleaf

About Elfin Pink Penstemon and Copperleaf

Elfin Pink Penstemon

Copperleaf

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Flowering Plants

Shrub

Origin

Southwestern United States, Mexico

Melanesia

Types

Number of Varieties

2512

0 40000

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Habitat

Alpine Meadows, moist forests, Open areas

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-910-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

12-1

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

H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.40 cm240.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

20.30 cm180.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink

Red, Green, Copper

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

Shape

Leaf Shape

Long Linear

Reniform

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution

Drought, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Layering, Root Division, Stem Cutting

Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

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

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

chrysanthemum eelworms, Slugs, Snails

Aphids, Mites, Soft scales

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Variety of soil types

Facts

Foliage Texture

Medium

Allergy

bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Ornamental use, Water gardening

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Twigs

Other Uses

Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant

Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower

Elfin Pink Penstemon

Copperleaf

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Angiosperms

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Euphorbiales

Family

Scrophulariaceae

Euphorbiaceae

Genus

Penstemon

Acalypha

Clade

Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Acalypheae

Subfamily

Acalyphoideae

Number of Species

250462

1 27800

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Properties of Elfin Pink Penstemon and Copperleaf

Wondering what are the properties of Elfin Pink Penstemon and Copperleaf? We provide you with everything About Elfin Pink Penstemon and Copperleaf. Elfin Pink Penstemon doesn't have thorns and Copperleaf doesn't have thorns. Also Elfin Pink Penstemon does not have fragrant flowers. Elfin Pink Penstemon has allergic reactions like and Copperleaf has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Elfin Pink Penstemon and Copperleaf and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Elfin Pink Penstemon and Copperleaf

Season and care of Elfin Pink Penstemon and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Elfin Pink Penstemon and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elfin Pink Penstemon season is Spring and Summer and Copperleaf season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Elfin Pink Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elfin Pink Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.

Elfin Pink Penstemon and Copperleaf Physical Information

Elfin Pink Penstemon and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Elfin Pink Penstemon height is 25.40 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Elfin Pink Penstemon and Copperleaf are as follows:

Elfin Pink Penstemon flower color: Pink
Elfin Pink Penstemon leaf color: Green
Copperleaf flower color: Red, Green and Copper
Copperleaf leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper and Bronze

Care of Elfin Pink Penstemon and Copperleaf

Care of Elfin Pink Penstemon and Copperleaf 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 Copperleaf 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 Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.