Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Perennial, Shrub
Origin
Not Available
Northwestern United States, Canada
Types
Not available
sharpleaf penstemon, white-margined beardtongue, lowland beardtongue
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens
foothill woods, High elevation, Open areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-9
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, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Narrow and lance shape
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Wildlife
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Nausea
Asthma, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Combats Stress, Indigestion, Upset stomach
Recovering internal injuries, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines, Used in salads, Used to make herbal teas
Container, Used as Ornamental plant, Veterinarian uses
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Thymus citriodorus
PENSTEMON fruticosus 'Purple Haze'
Common Name
Lemon Thyme, Citrus thyme
Bush Penstemon, Shrubby Penstemon
In Hindi
Lemon Thyme
Bush Penstemon
In German
Zitronenthymian
Bush Penstemon
In French
citron Thyme
Bush Penstemon
In Spanish
citron Thyme
Bush Penstemon
In Greek
λεμόνι Θυμάρι
Μπους Penstemon
In Portuguese
limão Tomilho
Bush, Penstemon
In Polish
tymianek cytrynowy
Bush Penstemon
In Latin
lemon Thyme
Persicaria Bush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Scrophulariales
Family
Lamiaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Lemon Thyme and Bush Penstemon
Season and care of Lemon Thyme and Bush Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Thyme and Bush Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bush Penstemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon Thyme is Loam, Sand and for Bush Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bush Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Lemon Thyme and Bush Penstemon Physical Information
Lemon Thyme and Bush Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Thyme height is 25.40 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Bush Penstemon height is 45.72 cm and width 40.64 cm. The color specification of Lemon Thyme and Bush Penstemon are as follows:
Lemon Thyme flower color: Pink and Lavender
Lemon Thyme leaf color: Green
Bush Penstemon flower color: Purple
- Bush Penstemon leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Lemon Thyme and Bush Penstemon
Care of Lemon Thyme and Bush Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Bush Penstemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lemon Thyme 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.