Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants
Origin
Europe, India, Northwestern Africa, United States, Western Asia
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
Alpine Meadows, moist forests, Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lavender, Light Pink, Pink, Purple, White
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Layering, Root Division, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, remove old stems before spring
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Grasshoppers
chrysanthemum eelworms, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Small mammals
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Ornamental use, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Rose Hip
Not Applicable
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Rosa Arkansana
PENSTEMON barbatus 'Elfin Pink'
Common Name
Prairie Rose, Wild Prairie Rose
Beardlip Penstemon, Elfin Pink Penstemon
In Hindi
Rosa arkansana
Elfin Pink Penstemon
In German
Rosa arkansana
Elfin Pink Penstemon
In French
Rosa arkansana
Elfin Pink Penstemon
In Spanish
Rosa arkansana
Elfin Pink Penstemon
In Greek
Rosa arkansana
Elfin Pink Penstemon
In Portuguese
Rosa arkansana
Elfin Penstemon -de-rosa
In Polish
Rosa arkansana
Elfin Różowy Penstemon
In Latin
Rosa arkansana
Elfin Pink Penstemon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Prairie Wild Rose and Elfin Pink Penstemon
Wondering what are the properties of Prairie Wild Rose and Elfin Pink Penstemon? We provide you with everything About Prairie Wild Rose and Elfin Pink Penstemon. Prairie Wild Rose has thorns and Elfin Pink Penstemon doesn't have thorns. Also Prairie Wild Rose does not have fragrant flowers. Prairie Wild Rose has allergic reactions like Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain and Vomiting and Elfin Pink Penstemon has allergic reactions like Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain and Vomiting. 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 Prairie Wild Rose and Elfin Pink Penstemon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Prairie Wild Rose and Elfin Pink Penstemon
Season and care of Prairie Wild Rose and Elfin Pink Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Prairie Wild Rose and Elfin Pink Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Prairie Wild Rose season is Spring and Summer and Elfin Pink Penstemon season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Prairie Wild Rose is Clay, Loam and for Elfin Pink Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Prairie Wild Rose is Alkaline and for Elfin Pink Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Prairie Wild Rose and Elfin Pink Penstemon Physical Information
Prairie Wild Rose and Elfin Pink Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Prairie Wild Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Elfin Pink Penstemon height is 25.40 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Prairie Wild Rose and Elfin Pink Penstemon are as follows:
Prairie Wild Rose flower color: Lavender, Light Pink, Pink, Purple and White
Prairie Wild Rose leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Elfin Pink Penstemon flower color: Pink
- Elfin Pink Penstemon leaf color: Green
Care of Prairie Wild Rose and Elfin Pink Penstemon
Care of Prairie Wild Rose and Elfin Pink Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Prairie Wild Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Elfin Pink Penstemon pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and remove old stems before spring. In summer Prairie Wild Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elfin Pink Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.