Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Southeastern United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, moist forests, Open areas
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
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
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oblong to ablanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Root Division, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Nitrate based fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
chrysanthemum eelworms, Slugs, Snails
Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Unknown
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Ornamental use, Water gardening
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Hair Conditioner, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Cardiac, Diuretic, Refrigerant, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Not Applicable
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant
It is a remedy for treating fevers, Used in making tea, Used in treatment of mouth ulcers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON barbatus 'Elfin Pink'
OXYDENDRUM arboreum
Common Name
Beardlip Penstemon, Elfin Pink Penstemon
Sourwood
In Hindi
Elfin Pink Penstemon
Sourwood
In German
Elfin Pink Penstemon
Sourwood
In French
Elfin Pink Penstemon
Sourwood
In Spanish
Elfin Pink Penstemon
Sourwood
In Greek
Elfin Pink Penstemon
Sourwood
In Portuguese
Elfin Penstemon -de-rosa
Sourwood
In Polish
Elfin Różowy Penstemon
Sourwood
In Latin
Elfin Pink Penstemon
Sourwood
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Penstemon
Oxydendrum
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Oxydendreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Vaccinioideae
Season and Care of Elfin Pink Penstemon and Sourwood
Season and care of Elfin Pink Penstemon and Sourwood is important to know. While considering everything about Elfin Pink Penstemon and Sourwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elfin Pink Penstemon season is Spring and Summer and Sourwood season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Elfin Pink Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Sourwood is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Elfin Pink Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sourwood is Acidic.
Elfin Pink Penstemon and Sourwood Physical Information
Elfin Pink Penstemon and Sourwood physical information is very important for comparison. Elfin Pink Penstemon height is 25.40 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Sourwood height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Elfin Pink Penstemon and Sourwood are as follows:
Elfin Pink Penstemon flower color: Pink
Elfin Pink Penstemon leaf color: Green
Sourwood flower color: White
- Sourwood leaf color: Green
Care of Elfin Pink Penstemon and Sourwood
Care of Elfin Pink Penstemon and Sourwood 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 Sourwood 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 Sourwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.