Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Houseplant, Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens
Alpine Meadows, moist forests, Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
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 Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Layering, Root Division, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, remove old stems before spring
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
chrysanthemum eelworms, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bugs
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Ornamental use, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Asthma, Dehydration, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Problems, Fatigue, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver problems, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Swelling, Ulcers, Urinary tract problems
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Applicable
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Edible syrup, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, 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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Rosa acicularis
PENSTEMON barbatus 'Elfin Pink'
Common Name
prickly wild rose, the prickly rose, the bristly rose, Arctic rose
Beardlip Penstemon, Elfin Pink Penstemon
In Hindi
कांटेदार गुलाब
Elfin Pink Penstemon
In German
Nadel-Rose
Elfin Pink Penstemon
In French
rosier arctique
Elfin Pink Penstemon
In Spanish
rosa espinosa
Elfin Pink Penstemon
In Greek
φραγκοσυκιές τριαντάφυλλο
Elfin Pink Penstemon
In Portuguese
rosa espinhoso
Elfin Penstemon -de-rosa
In Polish
kolczasta róża
Elfin Różowy Penstemon
In Latin
spinis rosa
Elfin Pink Penstemon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Rosoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Prickly Rose and Elfin Pink Penstemon
Season and care of Prickly Rose and Elfin Pink Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Prickly Rose and Elfin Pink Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Prickly Rose season is Late Summer, Mid Summer and Summer and Elfin Pink Penstemon season is Late Summer, Mid Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Prickly Rose is Clay, Loam, Sandy and for Elfin Pink Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Prickly Rose is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Elfin Pink Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Prickly Rose and Elfin Pink Penstemon Physical Information
Prickly Rose and Elfin Pink Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Prickly Rose height is 80.00 cm and width 80.00 cm whereas Elfin Pink Penstemon height is 25.40 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Prickly Rose and Elfin Pink Penstemon are as follows:
Prickly Rose flower color: White
Prickly Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Elfin Pink Penstemon flower color: Pink
- Elfin Pink Penstemon leaf color: Green
Care of Prickly Rose and Elfin Pink Penstemon
Care of Prickly Rose and Elfin Pink Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Prickly Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads 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 Prickly 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.