Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Carolina jasmine,gelsemium
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
7-15
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13
H1, H2, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Hot Pink
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Red, Purple
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
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf rust, Red blotch, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
poisonous if ingested
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Stomach pain, Swelling, Wounds
Anti-oxidant, Antispasmodic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Bulbs, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON parryi
CESTRUM 'Orange Peel'
Common Name
Parry's Beardtongue
Jessamine
In Hindi
penstemon parryi
चमेली
In German
penstemon parryi
Carolina-Jasmin
In French
penstemon parryi
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Spanish
parryi penstemon
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Greek
penstemon parryi
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Portuguese
parryi penstemon
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Polish
penstemon parryi
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Latin
Persicaria californicum
Gelsemium sempervirens
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Penstemon Parryi and Jessamine
Wondering what are the properties of Penstemon Parryi and Jessamine? We provide you with everything About Penstemon Parryi and Jessamine. Penstemon Parryi doesn't have thorns and Jessamine doesn't have thorns. Also Penstemon Parryi does not have fragrant flowers. Penstemon Parryi has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested and Jessamine 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 Jessamine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Penstemon Parryi and Jessamine
Season and care of Penstemon Parryi and Jessamine is important to know. While considering everything about Penstemon Parryi and Jessamine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Penstemon Parryi season is Spring and Winter and Jessamine season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Penstemon Parryi is Sand and for Jessamine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Penstemon Parryi is Neutral, Alkaline and for Jessamine is Acidic, Neutral.
Penstemon Parryi and Jessamine Physical Information
Penstemon Parryi and Jessamine physical information is very important for comparison. Penstemon Parryi height is 90.00 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Jessamine height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Penstemon Parryi and Jessamine are as follows:
Penstemon Parryi flower color: Hot Pink
Penstemon Parryi leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Jessamine flower color: Orange and Gold
- Jessamine leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Penstemon Parryi and Jessamine
Care of Penstemon Parryi and Jessamine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Penstemon Parryi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jessamine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Penstemon Parryi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jessamine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.