Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Perennial, Shrub
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Northwestern United States, Canada
Types
Yucca aloifolia 'Purpurea' , Yucca aloifolia
sharpleaf penstemon, white-margined beardtongue, lowland beardtongue
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
coastal environs, Coastal sand dunes, mild coastal areas
foothill woods, High elevation, Open areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
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
Rosette/Stemless
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Pink, Ivory
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
long with sharp edges
Narrow and lance shape
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs very little water
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, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Unknown
Asthma, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens, Woodland margins
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Recovering internal injuries, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Container, Used as Ornamental plant, Veterinarian uses
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
YUCCA harrimaniae
PENSTEMON fruticosus 'Purple Haze'
Common Name
mound lily
Bush Penstemon, Shrubby Penstemon
In Hindi
palm lily
Bush Penstemon
In German
palm lily
Bush Penstemon
In French
palm lily
Bush Penstemon
In Spanish
palm lily
Bush Penstemon
In Greek
palm lily
Μπους Penstemon
In Portuguese
palm lily
Bush, Penstemon
In Polish
palm lily
Bush Penstemon
In Latin
palm lily
Persicaria Bush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Scrophulariales
Family
Agavaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Palm lily and Bush Penstemon
Season and care of Palm lily and Bush Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Palm lily and Bush Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Palm lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bush Penstemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Palm lily is Loam, Sand and for Bush Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Palm lily is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bush Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Palm lily and Bush Penstemon Physical Information
Palm lily and Bush Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Palm lily height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Bush Penstemon height is 45.72 cm and width 40.64 cm. The color specification of Palm lily and Bush Penstemon are as follows:
Palm lily flower color: Pink and Ivory
Palm lily leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Bush Penstemon flower color: Purple
- Bush Penstemon leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Palm lily and Bush Penstemon
Care of Palm lily and Bush Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Palm lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bush Penstemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Palm lily 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.