Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Mexico, Central America
Types
-
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
8-11
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Hot Pink
Yellow, Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Do Not over Water
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
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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cabbage looper, Cutworms, Red blotch, Striped cucumber beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Humidity, Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
Allergy
poisonous if ingested
Cough, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Stomach pain, Swelling, Wounds
Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
For making oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON parryi
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
Common Name
Parry's Beardtongue
Squash
In Hindi
penstemon parryi
Squash
In German
penstemon parryi
Squash
In French
penstemon parryi
Squash
In Spanish
parryi penstemon
calabacín
In Greek
penstemon parryi
σκουός
In Portuguese
parryi penstemon
abóbora
In Polish
penstemon parryi
kabaczek
In Latin
Persicaria californicum
cucurbita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Cucurbitales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Penstemon
Cucurbita
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Penstemon Parryi and Squash
Season and care of Penstemon Parryi and Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Penstemon Parryi and Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Penstemon Parryi season is Spring and Winter and Squash season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Penstemon Parryi is Sand and for Squash is Loam while the PH of soil for Penstemon Parryi is Neutral, Alkaline and for Squash is Neutral.
Penstemon Parryi and Squash Physical Information
Penstemon Parryi and Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Penstemon Parryi height is 90.00 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Penstemon Parryi and Squash are as follows:
Penstemon Parryi flower color: Hot Pink
Penstemon Parryi leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
- Squash leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Penstemon Parryi and Squash
Care of Penstemon Parryi and Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Penstemon Parryi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Squash 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 Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.