Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Shrub
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Madagascar
Types
-
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, moist forests, Open areas
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-13
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
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Layering, Root Division, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Ornamental use, Water gardening
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON barbatus 'Elfin Pink'
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Beardlip Penstemon, Elfin Pink Penstemon
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
Elfin Pink Penstemon
Devil's Backbone
In German
Elfin Pink Penstemon
Devil's Backbone
In French
Elfin Pink Penstemon
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Elfin Pink Penstemon
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
Elfin Pink Penstemon
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Elfin Penstemon -de-rosa
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Elfin Różowy Penstemon
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Elfin Pink Penstemon
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Malpighiales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Penstemon
Euphorbia
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Elfin Pink Penstemon and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Elfin Pink Penstemon and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Elfin Pink Penstemon and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elfin Pink Penstemon season is Spring and Summer and Devils Backbone season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Elfin Pink Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elfin Pink Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Elfin Pink Penstemon and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Elfin Pink Penstemon and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Elfin Pink Penstemon height is 25.40 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Elfin Pink Penstemon and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Elfin Pink Penstemon flower color: Pink
Elfin Pink Penstemon leaf color: Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Elfin Pink Penstemon and Devils Backbone
Care of Elfin Pink Penstemon and Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.