Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Not Available
Types
Not Available
Hibiscus Luna Pink Swirl
Hibiscus Luna Red
Hibiscus Luna White
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Wild
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
9-15
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
Light Pink, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Non Fruiting Plant, Peach, White, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray 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
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
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
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
poisonous if ingested
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Stomach pain, Swelling, Wounds
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Jam, Jelly, Making Shampoo, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Use in Chinese herbology, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages, Used in paper industry, Used in salads, Used to make hair tonic
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON parryi
Hibiscus moscheutos
Common Name
Parry's Beardtongue
Luna Rose, Common Rose Mallow, Common Swamp Mallow
In Hindi
penstemon parryi
हिबिस्कुस लूना गुलाब
In German
penstemon parryi
Hibiscus Luna Rose
In French
penstemon parryi
Hibiscus Luna Rose
In Spanish
parryi penstemon
Hibiscus Luna Rose
In Greek
penstemon parryi
Hibiscus Luna Rose
In Portuguese
parryi penstemon
Hibiscus Luna Rose
In Polish
penstemon parryi
Hibiscus Luna Rose
In Latin
Persicaria californicum
Hibiscus rosa Luna
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Hibisceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Penstemon Parryi and Hibiscus Luna Rose
Season and care of Penstemon Parryi and Hibiscus Luna Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Penstemon Parryi and Hibiscus Luna Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Penstemon Parryi season is Spring and Winter and Hibiscus Luna Rose season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Penstemon Parryi is Sand and for Hibiscus Luna Rose is Loam while the PH of soil for Penstemon Parryi is Neutral, Alkaline and for Hibiscus Luna Rose is Neutral.
Penstemon Parryi and Hibiscus Luna Rose Physical Information
Penstemon Parryi and Hibiscus Luna Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Penstemon Parryi height is 90.00 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Hibiscus Luna Rose height is 600.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Penstemon Parryi and Hibiscus Luna Rose are as follows:
Penstemon Parryi flower color: Hot Pink
Penstemon Parryi leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Hibiscus Luna Rose flower color: Light Pink, Pink and White
- Hibiscus Luna Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Penstemon Parryi and Hibiscus Luna Rose
Care of Penstemon Parryi and Hibiscus Luna Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Penstemon Parryi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hibiscus Luna Rose pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads. In summer Penstemon Parryi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hibiscus Luna Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.