Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Argentina, Chile
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Wild
Hardwood forests, pine woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
7-9
AHS Heat Zone
10-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Hot Pink
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs
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
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Insects
Allergy
poisonous if ingested
Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Stomach pain, Swelling, Wounds
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Fruits, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON parryi
Gaultheria procumbens
Common Name
Parry's Beardtongue
Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen
In Hindi
penstemon parryi
boxberry
In German
penstemon parryi
boxberry
In French
penstemon parryi
boxberry
In Spanish
parryi penstemon
boxberry
In Greek
penstemon parryi
boxberry
In Portuguese
parryi penstemon
boxberry
In Polish
penstemon parryi
boxberry
In Latin
Persicaria californicum
Burning
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Penstemon
Gaultheria
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Gaultherieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Vaccinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Penstemon Parryi and Boxberry
Season and care of Penstemon Parryi and Boxberry is important to know. While considering everything about Penstemon Parryi and Boxberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Penstemon Parryi season is Spring and Winter and Boxberry season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Penstemon Parryi is Sand and for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Penstemon Parryi is Neutral, Alkaline and for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Penstemon Parryi and Boxberry Physical Information
Penstemon Parryi and Boxberry physical information is very important for comparison. Penstemon Parryi height is 90.00 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Penstemon Parryi and Boxberry are as follows:
Penstemon Parryi flower color: Hot Pink
Penstemon Parryi leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
- Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Penstemon Parryi and Boxberry
Care of Penstemon Parryi and Boxberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Penstemon Parryi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Boxberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Penstemon Parryi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boxberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.