Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Africa, Asia
Habitat
Wild
All sorts of environments, Banks, ditches, marshes, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
6-9
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13
H1, 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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Hot Pink
Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Long hair-like leaves
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, reseeds
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Does not require regular watering
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
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bumblebees, Flying insects
Allergy
poisonous if ingested
-
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
Informal Hedge, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Stomach pain, Swelling, Wounds
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
-
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
woven into the covering of tatami mats
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON parryi
JUNCUS effusus f.Spiral
Common Name
Parry's Beardtongue
Curly wurly
In Hindi
penstemon parryi
Corkscrew Rush
In German
penstemon parryi
Corkscrew Rush
In French
penstemon parryi
Corkscrew Rush
In Spanish
parryi penstemon
Corkscrew Rush
In Greek
penstemon parryi
Corkscrew Rush
In Portuguese
parryi penstemon
Corkscrew Rush
In Polish
penstemon parryi
Corkscrew Rush
In Latin
Persicaria californicum
Corkscrew Rush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Juncaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Penstemon Parryi and Corkscrew Rush
Season and care of Penstemon Parryi and Corkscrew Rush is important to know. While considering everything about Penstemon Parryi and Corkscrew Rush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Penstemon Parryi season is Spring and Winter and Corkscrew Rush season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Penstemon Parryi is Sand and for Corkscrew Rush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Penstemon Parryi is Neutral, Alkaline and for Corkscrew Rush is Acidic, Neutral.
Penstemon Parryi and Corkscrew Rush Physical Information
Penstemon Parryi and Corkscrew Rush physical information is very important for comparison. Penstemon Parryi height is 90.00 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Corkscrew Rush height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Penstemon Parryi and Corkscrew Rush are as follows:
Penstemon Parryi flower color: Hot Pink
Penstemon Parryi leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Corkscrew Rush flower color: Brown
- Corkscrew Rush leaf color: Green
Care of Penstemon Parryi and Corkscrew Rush
Care of Penstemon Parryi and Corkscrew Rush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Penstemon Parryi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Corkscrew Rush pruning is done Prune to control growth, 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 Corkscrew Rush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.