Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
South America, Brazil
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, moist forests, Open areas
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
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, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Pink
Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Gold, Magenta, Rose
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Arrowhead
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Layering, Root Division, Stem Cutting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
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
Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Unknown
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Ornamental use, Water gardening
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Not Applicable
Fruits
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON barbatus 'Elfin Pink'
ANANAS nanus
Common Name
Beardlip Penstemon, Elfin Pink Penstemon
Dwarf Pineapple, Piñita, Pink Pineapple
In Hindi
Elfin Pink Penstemon
Pink Pineapple
In German
Elfin Pink Penstemon
Pink Pineapple
In French
Elfin Pink Penstemon
Pink Pineapple
In Spanish
Elfin Pink Penstemon
Pink Pineapple
In Greek
Elfin Pink Penstemon
Pink Pineapple
In Portuguese
Elfin Penstemon -de-rosa
Ananás-de-raposa
In Polish
Elfin Różowy Penstemon
Pink Pineapple
In Latin
Elfin Pink Penstemon
Pink Pineapple
Phylum
Angiosperms
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Bromelioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Elfin Pink Penstemon and Pink Pineapple
Season and care of Elfin Pink Penstemon and Pink Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Elfin Pink Penstemon and Pink Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elfin Pink Penstemon season is Spring and Summer and Pink Pineapple season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Elfin Pink Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Pink Pineapple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elfin Pink Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pink Pineapple is Acidic, Neutral.
Elfin Pink Penstemon and Pink Pineapple Physical Information
Elfin Pink Penstemon and Pink Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Elfin Pink Penstemon height is 25.40 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Pink Pineapple height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Elfin Pink Penstemon and Pink Pineapple are as follows:
Elfin Pink Penstemon flower color: Pink
Elfin Pink Penstemon leaf color: Green
Pink Pineapple flower color: Purple and Blue Violet
- Pink Pineapple leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Elfin Pink Penstemon and Pink Pineapple
Care of Elfin Pink Penstemon and Pink Pineapple 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 Pink Pineapple 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 Pink Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.