Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Perennial, Shrub
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Northwestern United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
sharpleaf penstemon, white-margined beardtongue, lowland beardtongue
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Wild
foothill woods, High elevation, Open areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-9
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Hot Pink
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray 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
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Narrow and lance shape
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
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
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
poisonous if ingested
Asthma, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Stomach pain, Swelling, Wounds
Recovering internal injuries, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Container, Used as Ornamental plant, Veterinarian uses
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON parryi
PENSTEMON fruticosus 'Purple Haze'
Common Name
Parry's Beardtongue
Bush Penstemon, Shrubby Penstemon
In Hindi
penstemon parryi
Bush Penstemon
In German
penstemon parryi
Bush Penstemon
In French
penstemon parryi
Bush Penstemon
In Spanish
parryi penstemon
Bush Penstemon
In Greek
penstemon parryi
Μπους Penstemon
In Portuguese
parryi penstemon
Bush, Penstemon
In Polish
penstemon parryi
Bush Penstemon
In Latin
Persicaria californicum
Persicaria Bush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Scrophulariales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Penstemon
Penstemon
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Penstemon Parryi and Bush Penstemon
Season and care of Penstemon Parryi and Bush Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Penstemon Parryi and Bush Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Penstemon Parryi season is Spring and Winter and Bush Penstemon season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Penstemon Parryi is Sand and for Bush Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Penstemon Parryi is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bush Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Penstemon Parryi and Bush Penstemon Physical Information
Penstemon Parryi and Bush Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Penstemon Parryi height is 90.00 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Bush Penstemon height is 45.72 cm and width 40.64 cm. The color specification of Penstemon Parryi and Bush Penstemon are as follows:
Penstemon Parryi flower color: Hot Pink
Penstemon Parryi leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Bush Penstemon flower color: Purple
- Bush Penstemon leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Penstemon Parryi and Bush Penstemon
Care of Penstemon Parryi and Bush Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Penstemon Parryi 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 Penstemon Parryi 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.