Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs, Trees
Perennial, Shrub
Origin
Australia
Northwestern United States, Canada
Types
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
sharpleaf penstemon, white-margined beardtongue, lowland beardtongue
Habitat
River side
foothill woods, High elevation, Open areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
4-9
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Narrow and lance shape
Plant Season
Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
Needs less watering, Requires regular watering, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
Asthma, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
Recovering internal injuries, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
Container, Used as Ornamental plant, Veterinarian uses
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Eucalyptus
PENSTEMON fruticosus 'Purple Haze'
Common Name
Eucalyptus
Bush Penstemon, Shrubby Penstemon
In Hindi
नीलगिरी
Bush Penstemon
In German
Eukalyptus
Bush Penstemon
In French
Eucalyptus
Bush Penstemon
In Spanish
Eucalipto
Bush Penstemon
In Greek
ευκάλυπτος
Μπους Penstemon
In Portuguese
Eucalipto
Bush, Penstemon
In Polish
Eukaliptus
Bush Penstemon
In Latin
Eucalyptus
Persicaria Bush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Scrophulariales
Family
Myrtaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Eucalyptus
Penstemon
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Eucalyptus and Bush Penstemon
Season and care of Eucalyptus and Bush Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Eucalyptus and Bush Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eucalyptus season is Winter and Bush Penstemon season is Winter. The type of soil for Eucalyptus is Well drained and for Bush Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline and for Bush Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Eucalyptus and Bush Penstemon Physical Information
Eucalyptus and Bush Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm whereas Bush Penstemon height is 45.72 cm and width 40.64 cm. The color specification of Eucalyptus and Bush Penstemon are as follows:
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Bush Penstemon flower color: Purple
- Bush Penstemon leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Eucalyptus and Bush Penstemon
Care of Eucalyptus and Bush Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eucalyptus pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Bush Penstemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Eucalyptus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bush Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.