Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Perennial, Shrub
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Northwestern United States, Canada
Types
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sharpleaf penstemon, white-margined beardtongue, lowland beardtongue
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
foothill woods, High elevation, Open areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Narrow and lance shape
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Needs less watering, Requires regular watering, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
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Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Recovering internal injuries, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Container, Used as Ornamental plant, Veterinarian uses
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
PENSTEMON fruticosus 'Purple Haze'
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Bush Penstemon, Shrubby Penstemon
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
Bush Penstemon
In German
QUICKSTICK
Bush Penstemon
In French
QUICKSTICK
Bush Penstemon
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Bush Penstemon
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Μπους Penstemon
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Bush, Penstemon
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Bush Penstemon
In Latin
Quickstick
Persicaria Bush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Scrophulariales
Family
Fabaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Gliricidia
Penstemon
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Quickstick and Bush Penstemon
Season and care of Quickstick and Bush Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Bush Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Bush Penstemon season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Bush Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bush Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Quickstick and Bush Penstemon Physical Information
Quickstick and Bush Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Bush Penstemon height is 45.72 cm and width 40.64 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Bush Penstemon are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Bush Penstemon flower color: Purple
- Bush Penstemon leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Quickstick and Bush Penstemon
Care of Quickstick and Bush Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bush Penstemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bush Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.