Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia, Siberia, Mediterranean, Iraq, Iran, Western Asia
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Wet lands
Alpine Meadows, moist forests, Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
A2, 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, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Chocolate
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Water-dispersed Seed
Layering, Root Division, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, remove old stems before spring
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
chrysanthemum eelworms, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Ornamental use, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
cathartic, Diarrhea
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Rhizomes, Whole plant
Not Applicable
Other Uses
Used in herbal medicines
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
IRIS pseudacorus
PENSTEMON barbatus 'Elfin Pink'
Common Name
Pale Yellow Iris, Yellow Flag, Yellow Iris
Beardlip Penstemon, Elfin Pink Penstemon
In Hindi
Pale Yellow Iris
Elfin Pink Penstemon
In German
Sumpf-Schwertlilie
Elfin Pink Penstemon
In French
Iris pseudacorus
Elfin Pink Penstemon
In Spanish
Iris pseudacorus
Elfin Pink Penstemon
In Greek
Pale Yellow Iris
Elfin Pink Penstemon
In Portuguese
Pale Yellow Iris
Elfin Penstemon -de-rosa
In Polish
Kosaciec żółty
Elfin Różowy Penstemon
In Latin
Pale Yellow Iris
Elfin Pink Penstemon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Lamiales
Family
Iridaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Irideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pale Yellow Iris and Elfin Pink Penstemon
Season and care of Pale Yellow Iris and Elfin Pink Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Pale Yellow Iris and Elfin Pink Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pale Yellow Iris season is Spring and Summer and Elfin Pink Penstemon season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pale Yellow Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Elfin Pink Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pale Yellow Iris is Acidic, Neutral and for Elfin Pink Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pale Yellow Iris and Elfin Pink Penstemon Physical Information
Pale Yellow Iris and Elfin Pink Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Pale Yellow Iris height is 90.00 cm and width 1,150.00 cm whereas Elfin Pink Penstemon height is 25.40 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Pale Yellow Iris and Elfin Pink Penstemon are as follows:
Pale Yellow Iris flower color: Light Yellow and Chocolate
Pale Yellow Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Elfin Pink Penstemon flower color: Pink
- Elfin Pink Penstemon leaf color: Green
Care of Pale Yellow Iris and Elfin Pink Penstemon
Care of Pale Yellow Iris and Elfin Pink Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pale Yellow Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elfin Pink Penstemon pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and remove old stems before spring. In summer Pale Yellow Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elfin Pink Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.