Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
World/Pandemic, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa
Types
Not Available
Silverskin garlic, Artichoke garlic
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, moist forests, Open areas
Fields, Loamy soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-9
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution
Dry soil, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Root Division, Stem Cutting
Budding, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
chrysanthemum eelworms, Slugs, Snails
Bacterial leaf spot, Nematodes, Purple Blotch, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Bugs, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Unknown
Dermatitis, Pain and fatigue
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Ornamental use, Water gardening
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Acne, Aging, anti-allergy, Antidepressant, Antiseptic, epilepsy, Nerve pain, Obesity, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Not Applicable
Bulbs
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Use in Chinese herbology, 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
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON barbatus 'Elfin Pink'
ALLIUM sativum
Common Name
Beardlip Penstemon, Elfin Pink Penstemon
Cultivated Garlic, Garlic
In Hindi
Elfin Pink Penstemon
लहसुन
In German
Elfin Pink Penstemon
Knoblauch
In French
Elfin Pink Penstemon
Ail
In Spanish
Elfin Pink Penstemon
Ajo
In Greek
Elfin Pink Penstemon
σκόρδο
In Portuguese
Elfin Penstemon -de-rosa
alho
In Polish
Elfin Różowy Penstemon
czosnek
In Latin
Elfin Pink Penstemon
allium
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Monocotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Lilioideae
Season and Care of Elfin Pink Penstemon and Garlic
Season and care of Elfin Pink Penstemon and Garlic is important to know. While considering everything about Elfin Pink Penstemon and Garlic Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elfin Pink Penstemon season is Spring and Summer and Garlic season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Elfin Pink Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Garlic is Loamy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Elfin Pink Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Garlic is Neutral.
Elfin Pink Penstemon and Garlic Physical Information
Elfin Pink Penstemon and Garlic physical information is very important for comparison. Elfin Pink Penstemon height is 25.40 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Garlic height is 45.70 cm and width 2.00 cm. The color specification of Elfin Pink Penstemon and Garlic are as follows:
Elfin Pink Penstemon flower color: Pink
Elfin Pink Penstemon leaf color: Green
Garlic flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Garlic leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Elfin Pink Penstemon and Garlic
Care of Elfin Pink Penstemon and Garlic 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 Garlic pruning is done No pruning needed, 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 Garlic needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.