Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Wild
Damp shady woods, Pastures
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
3-8
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Hot Pink
White, Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Keep ground moist
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
pollinators
Allergy
poisonous if ingested
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Stomach pain, Swelling, Wounds
Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as an insecticide
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON parryi
IRIS sibirica
Common Name
Parry's Beardtongue
Siberian Iris
In Hindi
penstemon parryi
Siberian Iris
In German
penstemon parryi
Sibirische Schwertlilie
In French
penstemon parryi
L'Iris de Sibérie
In Spanish
parryi penstemon
Siberian Iris
In Greek
penstemon parryi
Siberian Iris
In Portuguese
parryi penstemon
Siberian Iris
In Polish
penstemon parryi
Kosaciec syberyjski
In Latin
Persicaria californicum
Siberian Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Irideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Iridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Penstemon Parryi and Siberian Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Penstemon Parryi and Siberian Iris? We provide you with everything About Penstemon Parryi and Siberian Iris. Penstemon Parryi doesn't have thorns and Siberian Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Penstemon Parryi does not have fragrant flowers. Penstemon Parryi has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested and Siberian Iris 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 Siberian Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Penstemon Parryi and Siberian Iris
Season and care of Penstemon Parryi and Siberian Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Penstemon Parryi and Siberian Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Penstemon Parryi season is Spring and Winter and Siberian Iris season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Penstemon Parryi is Sand and for Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Penstemon Parryi is Neutral, Alkaline and for Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral.
Penstemon Parryi and Siberian Iris Physical Information
Penstemon Parryi and Siberian Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Penstemon Parryi height is 90.00 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Siberian Iris height is 50.80 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Penstemon Parryi and Siberian Iris are as follows:
Penstemon Parryi flower color: Hot Pink
Penstemon Parryi leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Siberian Iris flower color: White, Purple and Blue Violet
- Siberian Iris leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Penstemon Parryi and Siberian Iris
Care of Penstemon Parryi and Siberian Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Penstemon Parryi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Siberian Iris 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 Siberian Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.