Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
North America
Habitat
Wild
Deciduous forests, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
3-7
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Does not require water in summer, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sand
Clay, Loam
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
poisonous if ingested
-
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Stomach pain, Swelling, Wounds
Appetizer, Diaphoretic, Disinfectant, Diuretic, Hemostatic, Laxative, Sedative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Fruits, Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Pesticide, Repellent, Shelterbelt, Showy Purposes, Wax, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON parryi
JUNIPERUS scopulorum 'Skyrocket'
Common Name
Parry's Beardtongue
Skyrocket Juniper
In Hindi
penstemon parryi
skyrocket juniper
In German
penstemon parryi
die Höhe schnellen Wacholder
In French
penstemon parryi
monter en flèche genévrier
In Spanish
parryi penstemon
dispararse enebro
In Greek
penstemon parryi
ανεβάσει στα ύψη αρκεύθου
In Portuguese
parryi penstemon
foguete zimbro
In Polish
penstemon parryi
jałowiec Skyrocket
In Latin
Persicaria californicum
skyrocket iuniperorum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Penstemon
Juniperus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Subfamily
-
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Penstemon Parryi and Skyrocket Juniper
Season and care of Penstemon Parryi and Skyrocket Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Penstemon Parryi and Skyrocket Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Penstemon Parryi season is Spring and Winter and Skyrocket Juniper season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Penstemon Parryi is Sand and for Skyrocket Juniper is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Penstemon Parryi is Neutral, Alkaline and for Skyrocket Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Penstemon Parryi and Skyrocket Juniper Physical Information
Penstemon Parryi and Skyrocket Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Penstemon Parryi height is 90.00 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Skyrocket Juniper height is 460.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Penstemon Parryi and Skyrocket Juniper are as follows:
Penstemon Parryi flower color: Hot Pink
Penstemon Parryi leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Skyrocket Juniper flower color:
- Skyrocket Juniper leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Penstemon Parryi and Skyrocket Juniper
Care of Penstemon Parryi and Skyrocket Juniper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Penstemon Parryi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Skyrocket Juniper 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 Skyrocket Juniper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.