Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Wild
Coastal sand dunes, moist forests, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
10-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Hot Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
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
Oval Spiny 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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Drought Tolerant
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
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
poisonous if ingested
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Stomach pain, Swelling, Wounds
Cold, epilepsy, Itching, Malaria, Pneumonia
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Used as a dyestuff, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON parryi
ILEX 'Dragon Lady'
Common Name
Parry's Beardtongue
Dragon Lady Holly
In Hindi
penstemon parryi
dragon lady holly
In German
penstemon parryi
dragon lady holly
In French
penstemon parryi
dragon lady holly
In Spanish
parryi penstemon
dragon lady holly
In Greek
penstemon parryi
dragon lady holly
In Portuguese
parryi penstemon
dragon lady holly
In Polish
penstemon parryi
dragon lady holly
In Latin
Persicaria californicum
dragon lady holly
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Celastrales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Penstemon Parryi and Dragon Lady Holly
Wondering what are the properties of Penstemon Parryi and Dragon Lady Holly? We provide you with everything About Penstemon Parryi and Dragon Lady Holly. Penstemon Parryi doesn't have thorns and Dragon Lady Holly doesn't have thorns. Also Penstemon Parryi does not have fragrant flowers. Penstemon Parryi has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested and Dragon Lady Holly 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 Dragon Lady Holly and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Penstemon Parryi and Dragon Lady Holly
Season and care of Penstemon Parryi and Dragon Lady Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Penstemon Parryi and Dragon Lady Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Penstemon Parryi season is Spring and Winter and Dragon Lady Holly season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Penstemon Parryi is Sand and for Dragon Lady Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Penstemon Parryi is Neutral, Alkaline and for Dragon Lady Holly is Acidic, Neutral.
Penstemon Parryi and Dragon Lady Holly Physical Information
Penstemon Parryi and Dragon Lady Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Penstemon Parryi height is 90.00 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Dragon Lady Holly height is 460.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Penstemon Parryi and Dragon Lady Holly are as follows:
Penstemon Parryi flower color: Hot Pink
Penstemon Parryi leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Dragon Lady Holly flower color: White
- Dragon Lady Holly leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Penstemon Parryi and Dragon Lady Holly
Care of Penstemon Parryi and Dragon Lady Holly include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Penstemon Parryi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dragon Lady Holly 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 Dragon Lady Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
