Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, moist forests, Open areas
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-9
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
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Orbiculate
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, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought
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
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
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
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, 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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Unknown
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Ornamental use, Water gardening
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antioxidants
Part of Plant Used
Not Applicable
Fruits
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant
Traditional medicine, 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
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON barbatus 'Elfin Pink'
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
Common Name
Beardlip Penstemon, Elfin Pink Penstemon
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
In Hindi
Elfin Pink Penstemon
झरबेरी पेड़
In German
Elfin Pink Penstemon
Erdbeerbaum
In French
Elfin Pink Penstemon
arbousier
In Spanish
Elfin Pink Penstemon
Árbol de fresa
In Greek
Elfin Pink Penstemon
φράουλα δέντρο
In Portuguese
Elfin Penstemon -de-rosa
medronheiro
In Polish
Elfin Różowy Penstemon
Strawberry Tree
In Latin
Elfin Pink Penstemon
arbutus
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Elfin Pink Penstemon and Strawberry Tree
Season and care of Elfin Pink Penstemon and Strawberry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Elfin Pink Penstemon and Strawberry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elfin Pink Penstemon season is Spring and Summer and Strawberry Tree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Elfin Pink Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elfin Pink Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Elfin Pink Penstemon and Strawberry Tree Physical Information
Elfin Pink Penstemon and Strawberry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Elfin Pink Penstemon height is 25.40 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Elfin Pink Penstemon and Strawberry Tree are as follows:
Elfin Pink Penstemon flower color: Pink
Elfin Pink Penstemon leaf color: Green
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
- Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Elfin Pink Penstemon and Strawberry Tree
Care of Elfin Pink Penstemon and Strawberry Tree 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 Strawberry Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, 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 Strawberry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.