Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Madagascar
Types
-
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Wild
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
9-13
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Hot Pink
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Ovate
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
poisonous if ingested
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Stomach pain, Swelling, Wounds
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON parryi
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Parry's Beardtongue
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
penstemon parryi
Devil's Backbone
In German
penstemon parryi
Devil's Backbone
In French
penstemon parryi
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
parryi penstemon
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
penstemon parryi
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
parryi penstemon
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
penstemon parryi
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Persicaria californicum
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Malpighiales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Penstemon
Euphorbia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Euphorbioideae
Properties of Penstemon Parryi and Devils Backbone
Wondering what are the properties of Penstemon Parryi and Devils Backbone? We provide you with everything About Penstemon Parryi and Devils Backbone. Penstemon Parryi doesn't have thorns and Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns. Also Penstemon Parryi does not have fragrant flowers. Penstemon Parryi has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested and Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Penstemon Parryi and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Penstemon Parryi and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Penstemon Parryi and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Penstemon Parryi season is Spring and Winter and Devils Backbone season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Penstemon Parryi is Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Penstemon Parryi is Neutral, Alkaline and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Penstemon Parryi and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Penstemon Parryi and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Penstemon Parryi height is 90.00 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Penstemon Parryi and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Penstemon Parryi flower color: Hot Pink
Penstemon Parryi leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Penstemon Parryi and Devils Backbone
Care of Penstemon Parryi and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Penstemon Parryi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.