Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
South Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Wild
Temperate Regions, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
9-11
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Hot Pink
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Water more in summer
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
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Insects
Allergy
poisonous if ingested
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Stomach pain, Swelling, Wounds
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON parryi
CLIVIA miniata
Common Name
Parry's Beardtongue
Clivia
In Hindi
penstemon parryi
Clivia
In German
penstemon parryi
Clivia
In French
penstemon parryi
Clivia
In Spanish
parryi penstemon
Clivia
In Greek
penstemon parryi
κλίβια
In Portuguese
parryi penstemon
Clivia
In Polish
penstemon parryi
Clivia
In Latin
Persicaria californicum
Clivia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Asparagales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Amaryllidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Penstemon Parryi and Clivia
Wondering what are the properties of Penstemon Parryi and Clivia? We provide you with everything About Penstemon Parryi and Clivia. Penstemon Parryi doesn't have thorns and Clivia doesn't have thorns. Also Penstemon Parryi does not have fragrant flowers. Penstemon Parryi has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested and Clivia has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Penstemon Parryi and Clivia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Penstemon Parryi and Clivia
Season and care of Penstemon Parryi and Clivia is important to know. While considering everything about Penstemon Parryi and Clivia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Penstemon Parryi season is Spring and Winter and Clivia season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Penstemon Parryi is Sand and for Clivia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Penstemon Parryi is Neutral, Alkaline and for Clivia is Acidic, Neutral.
Penstemon Parryi and Clivia Physical Information
Penstemon Parryi and Clivia physical information is very important for comparison. Penstemon Parryi height is 90.00 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Clivia height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Penstemon Parryi and Clivia are as follows:
Penstemon Parryi flower color: Hot Pink
Penstemon Parryi leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Clivia flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Clivia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Penstemon Parryi and Clivia
Care of Penstemon Parryi and Clivia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Penstemon Parryi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Clivia 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 Clivia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.