Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Wild
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
3-8
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Hot Pink
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Yellow green
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Regular watering required
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
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
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Cats
Allergy
poisonous if ingested
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Stomach pain, Swelling, Wounds
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON parryi
ACTINIDIA arguta
Common Name
Parry's Beardtongue
Hardy Kiwi
In Hindi
penstemon parryi
हार्डी कीवी
In German
penstemon parryi
Hardy Kiwi
In French
penstemon parryi
kiwai
In Spanish
parryi penstemon
kiwi hardy
In Greek
penstemon parryi
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
parryi penstemon
kiwi Hardy
In Polish
penstemon parryi
hardy kiwi
In Latin
Persicaria californicum
Hardy kiwi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Actinidiaceae
Genus
Penstemon
Actinidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Actinidiaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Penstemon Parryi and Hardy Kiwi
Wondering what are the properties of Penstemon Parryi and Hardy Kiwi? We provide you with everything About Penstemon Parryi and Hardy Kiwi. Penstemon Parryi doesn't have thorns and Hardy Kiwi doesn't have thorns. Also Penstemon Parryi does not have fragrant flowers. Penstemon Parryi has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested and Hardy Kiwi 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 Hardy Kiwi and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Penstemon Parryi and Hardy Kiwi
Season and care of Penstemon Parryi and Hardy Kiwi is important to know. While considering everything about Penstemon Parryi and Hardy Kiwi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Penstemon Parryi season is Spring and Winter and Hardy Kiwi season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Penstemon Parryi is Sand and for Hardy Kiwi is Loam while the PH of soil for Penstemon Parryi is Neutral, Alkaline and for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral.
Penstemon Parryi and Hardy Kiwi Physical Information
Penstemon Parryi and Hardy Kiwi physical information is very important for comparison. Penstemon Parryi height is 90.00 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Penstemon Parryi and Hardy Kiwi are as follows:
Penstemon Parryi flower color: Hot Pink
Penstemon Parryi leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
- Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Penstemon Parryi and Hardy Kiwi
Care of Penstemon Parryi and Hardy Kiwi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Penstemon Parryi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hardy Kiwi 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 Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water.
