Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey, Northern Africa
Types
Not Available
Elegantissima boxwood, Latifolia Maculata boxwood
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Wild
Sandy areas, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
10-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Hot Pink
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
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
Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Sandy
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Do not water frequently
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
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
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mildew, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Caterpillar, Early/Late Blight, Mites, Spider Mites
Allergy
poisonous if ingested
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Blackheads, Good Cleanser, Makes Hair Silkier
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Stomach pain, Swelling, Wounds
Dermatitis, epilepsy, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used to make chess pieces
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Bonsai, Edging, Espalier, Foundation, Hedges, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON parryi
Buxus sempervirens
Common Name
Parry's Beardtongue
English boxwood
In Hindi
penstemon parryi
European boxwood
In German
penstemon parryi
Gewöhnlicher Buchsbaum
In French
penstemon parryi
Buis commun
In Spanish
parryi penstemon
boj común
In Greek
penstemon parryi
European boxwood
In Portuguese
parryi penstemon
Buxo
In Polish
penstemon parryi
Bukszpan wieczniezielony
In Latin
Persicaria californicum
European boxwood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Buxaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Penstemon Parryi and English Boxwood
Season and care of Penstemon Parryi and English Boxwood is important to know. While considering everything about Penstemon Parryi and English Boxwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Penstemon Parryi season is Spring and Winter and English Boxwood season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Penstemon Parryi is Sand and for English Boxwood is Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Penstemon Parryi is Neutral, Alkaline and for English Boxwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Penstemon Parryi and English Boxwood Physical Information
Penstemon Parryi and English Boxwood physical information is very important for comparison. Penstemon Parryi height is 90.00 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas English Boxwood height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Penstemon Parryi and English Boxwood are as follows:
Penstemon Parryi flower color: Hot Pink
Penstemon Parryi leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
English Boxwood flower color: Yellow green
- English Boxwood leaf color: Green
Care of Penstemon Parryi and English Boxwood
Care of Penstemon Parryi and English Boxwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Penstemon Parryi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and English Boxwood pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 English Boxwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.