Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Wild
Shaded sites, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
3-9
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Hot Pink
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Red, Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Not Available
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Not Available
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
poisonous if ingested
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Stomach pain, Swelling, Wounds
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Leaves, Root, Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON parryi
GERANIUM robertianum
Common Name
Parry's Beardtongue
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
In Hindi
penstemon parryi
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
In German
penstemon parryi
Kraut Robert
In French
penstemon parryi
herbe à Robert
In Spanish
parryi penstemon
hierba de San Roberto
In Greek
penstemon parryi
βότανο Robert
In Portuguese
parryi penstemon
erva robert
In Polish
penstemon parryi
herb robert
In Latin
Persicaria californicum
Robertus herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Geraniales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Penstemon Parryi and Herb Robert
Season and care of Penstemon Parryi and Herb Robert is important to know. While considering everything about Penstemon Parryi and Herb Robert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Penstemon Parryi season is Spring and Winter and Herb Robert season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Penstemon Parryi is Sand and for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Penstemon Parryi is Neutral, Alkaline and for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Penstemon Parryi and Herb Robert Physical Information
Penstemon Parryi and Herb Robert physical information is very important for comparison. Penstemon Parryi height is 90.00 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Penstemon Parryi and Herb Robert are as follows:
Penstemon Parryi flower color: Hot Pink
Penstemon Parryi leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
- Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Penstemon Parryi and Herb Robert
Care of Penstemon Parryi and Herb Robert include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Penstemon Parryi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Penstemon Parryi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Herb Robert needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.