Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Shrubs
Origin
North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Texas
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Sandy areas, Sunny Edge
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Oval to egg shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Light
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs a lot of moisture in the growing season, Reduce watering in winter
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Light
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Bumblebees
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Febrifuge, Stomachic
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Root
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
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Botanical Name
PENSTEMON grandiflorus 'Prairie Snow'
Hydrangea
Common Name
Large Beardtongue, Prairie Snow Beardtongue
Hydrangea or hortensia
In Hindi
Large Beardtongue
Hydrangea
In German
Large Beardtongue
Hortensie
In French
Large Beardtongue
Hortensia
In Spanish
Large Beardtongue
Hortensia
In Greek
Large Beardtongue
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Large Beardtongue
Hortênsia
In Polish
Large Beardtongue
Hortensja
In Latin
Large Beardtongue
Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Cornales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Hydrangeaceae
Genus
Penstemon
Hydrangea
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Large Beardtongue and Hydrangea
Season and care of Large Beardtongue and Hydrangea is important to know. While considering everything about Large Beardtongue and Hydrangea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Large Beardtongue season is Summer and Hydrangea season is Summer. The type of soil for Large Beardtongue is Clay, Loam and for Hydrangea is Light while the PH of soil for Large Beardtongue is Neutral, Alkaline and for Hydrangea is Acidic.
Large Beardtongue and Hydrangea Physical Information
Large Beardtongue and Hydrangea physical information is very important for comparison. Large Beardtongue height is 50.80 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm. The color specification of Large Beardtongue and Hydrangea are as follows:
Large Beardtongue flower color: White
Large Beardtongue leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Care of Large Beardtongue and Hydrangea
Care of Large Beardtongue and Hydrangea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Large Beardtongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hydrangea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Large Beardtongue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hydrangea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.