Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs
Perennial, Shrub
Origin
China
Northwestern United States, Canada
Types
August Beauty , Kleim’s Hardy, Aimee Yashioka, Radicans, Mystery
sharpleaf penstemon, white-margined beardtongue, lowland beardtongue
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
foothill woods, High elevation, Open areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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
White
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Narrow and lance shape
Plant Season
Mid Spring, Mid Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, 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
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bud drop, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Stem canker
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Headache
Asthma, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Negativity
Recovering internal injuries, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Container, Used as Ornamental plant, Veterinarian uses
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Gardenia
PENSTEMON fruticosus 'Purple Haze'
Common Name
Gardenia
Bush Penstemon, Shrubby Penstemon
In Hindi
Gardenia
Bush Penstemon
In German
Gardenie
Bush Penstemon
In French
Gardénia
Bush Penstemon
In Spanish
Gardenia
Bush Penstemon
In Greek
γαρδένια
Μπους Penstemon
In Portuguese
gardênia
Bush, Penstemon
In Polish
Gardenia
Bush Penstemon
In Latin
Gardenia
Persicaria Bush
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Scrophulariales
Family
Rubiaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Gardenieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ixoroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Gardenia and Bush Penstemon
Season and care of Gardenia and Bush Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Gardenia and Bush Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gardenia season is Mid Spring and Mid Summer and Bush Penstemon season is Mid Spring and Mid Summer. The type of soil for Gardenia is Well drained and for Bush Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gardenia is Acidic and for Bush Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Gardenia and Bush Penstemon Physical Information
Gardenia and Bush Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Gardenia height is 26.25 cm and width 5.24 cm whereas Bush Penstemon height is 45.72 cm and width 40.64 cm. The color specification of Gardenia and Bush Penstemon are as follows:
Gardenia flower color: White
Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Bush Penstemon flower color: Purple
- Bush Penstemon leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Gardenia and Bush Penstemon
Care of Gardenia and Bush Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gardenia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Bush Penstemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Gardenia 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.