Herb Robert

Bush Penstemon

About Herb Robert and Bush Penstemon

Herb Robert

Bush Penstemon

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What is

Life Span

Annual or Biennial

Perennial

Type

Herbs

Perennial, Shrub

Origin

Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America

Northwestern United States, Canada

Types

Geranium robertianum

sharpleaf penstemon, white-margined beardtongue, lowland beardtongue

Number of Varieties

178

0 40000

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Habitat

Shaded sites, Waste areas

foothill woods, High elevation, Open areas, Rocky areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-94-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9 - 1

9-1

Sunset Zone

21,22

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15

Habit

Clump-Forming

Mat-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.40 cm45.72 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm40.64 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Magenta, Rose

Purple

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Red, Green, Dark Red

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Arrowhead

Narrow and lance shape

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Very Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering

Needs less watering, Requires regular watering, Water occasionally

In Summer

Average Water

Lots of watering

In Spring

Average Water

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Shade areas

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Allergy

Asthma, Pollen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Insect Repellent

Air purification, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers

Recovering internal injuries, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root, Whole plant

Flowers

Other Uses

Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item

Container, Used as Ornamental plant, Veterinarian uses

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

GERANIUM robertianum

PENSTEMON fruticosus 'Purple Haze'

Common Name

Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin

Bush Penstemon, Shrubby Penstemon

In Hindi

जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट

Bush Penstemon

In German

Kraut Robert

Bush Penstemon

In French

herbe à Robert

Bush Penstemon

In Spanish

hierba de San Roberto

Bush Penstemon

In Greek

βότανο Robert

Μπους Penstemon

In Portuguese

erva robert

Bush, Penstemon

In Polish

herb robert

Bush Penstemon

In Latin

Robertus herba

Persicaria Bush

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Geraniales

Scrophulariales

Family

Geraniaceae

Scrophulariaceae

Genus

Geranium

Penstemon

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

75250

1 27800

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Properties of Herb Robert and Bush Penstemon

Wondering what are the properties of Herb Robert and Bush Penstemon? We provide you with everything About Herb Robert and Bush Penstemon. Herb Robert doesn't have thorns and Bush Penstemon doesn't have thorns. Also Herb Robert does not have fragrant flowers. Herb Robert has allergic reactions like and Bush Penstemon has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Herb Robert and Bush Penstemon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Herb Robert and Bush Penstemon

Season and care of Herb Robert and Bush Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Herb Robert and Bush Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Herb Robert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bush Penstemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand and for Bush Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bush Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral.

Herb Robert and Bush Penstemon Physical Information

Herb Robert and Bush Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Bush Penstemon height is 45.72 cm and width 40.64 cm. The color specification of Herb Robert and Bush Penstemon are as follows:

Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Bush Penstemon flower color: Purple
Bush Penstemon leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Herb Robert and Bush Penstemon

Care of Herb Robert and Bush Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Bush Penstemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Herb Robert needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bush Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.