Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada
Habitat
Wild
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
3-9
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Hot Pink
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Purple, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
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
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Stomach pain, Swelling, Wounds
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON parryi
CERCIS canadensis
Common Name
Parry's Beardtongue
Eastern Redbud
In Hindi
penstemon parryi
Eastern Redbud
In German
penstemon parryi
OstRedbud
In French
penstemon parryi
Redbud Orient
In Spanish
parryi penstemon
Eastern Redbud
In Greek
penstemon parryi
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
parryi penstemon
Redbud oriental
In Polish
penstemon parryi
Redbud wschodniej
In Latin
Persicaria californicum
Cercis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Caesalpiniaceae
Season and Care of Penstemon Parryi and Eastern Redbud
Season and care of Penstemon Parryi and Eastern Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Penstemon Parryi and Eastern Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Penstemon Parryi season is Spring and Winter and Eastern Redbud season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Penstemon Parryi is Sand and for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Penstemon Parryi is Neutral, Alkaline and for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Penstemon Parryi and Eastern Redbud Physical Information
Penstemon Parryi and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Penstemon Parryi height is 90.00 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Penstemon Parryi and Eastern Redbud are as follows:
Penstemon Parryi flower color: Hot Pink
Penstemon Parryi leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
- Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Care of Penstemon Parryi and Eastern Redbud
Care of Penstemon Parryi and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Penstemon Parryi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Penstemon Parryi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.