Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Amerika Touch-O-Pink, Autumn Gold, Bay Beauty
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, moist forests, Open areas
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-8
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
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Orange, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
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
Water the tree thoroughly after planting
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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 branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Ratio of 12-4-8 or 16-4-8
Pests and Diseases
chrysanthemum eelworms, Slugs, Snails
Canker, Dogwood anthracnose, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Unknown
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Ornamental use, Water gardening
Ornamental use, 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
Anthelmintic, Appetizer, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Poultice, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Not Applicable
Fruits, Root, Twigs, Wood
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant
Jam, Jelly, Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used to make black ink, Used to make natural paintbrushes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON barbatus 'Elfin Pink'
CORNUS florida 'Alba Plena'
Common Name
Beardlip Penstemon, Elfin Pink Penstemon
Flowering Dogwood, White Flowering Dogwood
In Hindi
Elfin Pink Penstemon
White Dogwood
In German
Elfin Pink Penstemon
Weiß Dogwood
In French
Elfin Pink Penstemon
Blanc Dogwood
In Spanish
Elfin Pink Penstemon
Dogwood blanco
In Greek
Elfin Pink Penstemon
λευκό Dogwood
In Portuguese
Elfin Penstemon -de-rosa
Branca Dogwood
In Polish
Elfin Różowy Penstemon
Biały Dereń
In Latin
Elfin Pink Penstemon
Cornus alba
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Elfin Pink Penstemon and White Dogwood
Season and care of Elfin Pink Penstemon and White Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Elfin Pink Penstemon and White Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elfin Pink Penstemon season is Spring and Summer and White Dogwood season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Elfin Pink Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for White Dogwood is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elfin Pink Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for White Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elfin Pink Penstemon and White Dogwood Physical Information
Elfin Pink Penstemon and White Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Elfin Pink Penstemon height is 25.40 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas White Dogwood height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Elfin Pink Penstemon and White Dogwood are as follows:
Elfin Pink Penstemon flower color: Pink
Elfin Pink Penstemon leaf color: Green
White Dogwood flower color: White and Green
- White Dogwood leaf color: Green
Care of Elfin Pink Penstemon and White Dogwood
Care of Elfin Pink Penstemon and White Dogwood 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 White Dogwood pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Elfin Pink Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.