Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
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Types
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Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Habitat
Wild
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
6-10
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Hot Pink
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
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Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
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
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
poisonous if ingested
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Stomach pain, Swelling, Wounds
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON parryi
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Common Name
Parry's Beardtongue
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
In Hindi
penstemon parryi
क्रेप मेहंदी
In German
penstemon parryi
Crapemyrtle
In French
penstemon parryi
Crapemyrtle
In Spanish
parryi penstemon
Crapemyrtle
In Greek
penstemon parryi
Crapemyrtle
In Portuguese
parryi penstemon
Crapemyrtle
In Polish
penstemon parryi
Crapemyrtle
In Latin
Persicaria californicum
Crapemyrtle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Penstemon
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Lagerstroemieae
Season and Care of Penstemon Parryi and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of Penstemon Parryi and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Penstemon Parryi and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Penstemon Parryi season is Spring and Winter and Crapemyrtle season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Penstemon Parryi is Sand and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Penstemon Parryi is Neutral, Alkaline and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Penstemon Parryi and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
Penstemon Parryi and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Penstemon Parryi height is 90.00 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Penstemon Parryi and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
Penstemon Parryi flower color: Hot Pink
Penstemon Parryi leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
- Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Penstemon Parryi and Crapemyrtle
Care of Penstemon Parryi and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Penstemon Parryi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crapemyrtle pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate 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 Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.