Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
California, Northwestern United States, United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, moist forests, Open areas
Rich Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-8
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Layering, Root Division, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
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 dead flowers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
chrysanthemum eelworms, Slugs, Snails
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Unknown
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Ornamental use, Water gardening
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Not Applicable
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON barbatus 'Elfin Pink'
Phlox condensata
Common Name
Beardlip Penstemon, Elfin Pink Penstemon
Phlox condensata
In Hindi
Elfin Pink Penstemon
Phlox condensata
In German
Elfin Pink Penstemon
Phlox condensata
In French
Elfin Pink Penstemon
Phlox condensata
In Spanish
Elfin Pink Penstemon
Phlox condensata
In Greek
Elfin Pink Penstemon
Phlox condensata
In Portuguese
Elfin Penstemon -de-rosa
Phlox condensata
In Polish
Elfin Różowy Penstemon
Phlox condensata
In Latin
Elfin Pink Penstemon
Phlox condensata
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Phlocideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Polemonioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Elfin Pink Penstemon and Phlox condensata
Season and care of Elfin Pink Penstemon and Phlox condensata is important to know. While considering everything about Elfin Pink Penstemon and Phlox condensata Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elfin Pink Penstemon season is Spring and Summer and Phlox condensata season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Elfin Pink Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Phlox condensata is Loam while the PH of soil for Elfin Pink Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Phlox condensata is Neutral.
Elfin Pink Penstemon and Phlox condensata Physical Information
Elfin Pink Penstemon and Phlox condensata physical information is very important for comparison. Elfin Pink Penstemon height is 25.40 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Phlox condensata height is 7.50 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Elfin Pink Penstemon and Phlox condensata are as follows:
Elfin Pink Penstemon flower color: Pink
Elfin Pink Penstemon leaf color: Green
Phlox condensata flower color: White
- Phlox condensata leaf color: Green
Care of Elfin Pink Penstemon and Phlox condensata
Care of Elfin Pink Penstemon and Phlox condensata 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 Phlox condensata pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Elfin Pink Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Phlox condensata needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.