Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Texas
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Canada, Europe, Asia
Types
Blue Toadflax, Old-Field Toadflax
No known varieties available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Dry areas, Hillside, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
2-6
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Pink, Light Blue, Lavender
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Oval to egg shaped
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
use all-purpose fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Foliar disease, Root rot, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Depression, High blood cholestrol, Pain
Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Febrifuge, Stomachic
Antibacterial, Arthritis, Bladder Infection, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Not Available
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON grandiflorus
ARCTOSTAPHYLOS uva-ursi 'Point Reyes'
Common Name
Large Beardtongue, Shell-leaf Penstemon, Wild Snapdragon
Bearberry
In Hindi
Wild Snapdragon
Bearberry
In German
Wilde Snapdragon
Bärentraube
In French
Snapdragon sauvage
bearberry
In Spanish
Salvaje Snapdragon
gayuba
In Greek
άγρια Snapdragon
κουμαριά
In Portuguese
Selvagem Snapdragon
bearberry
In Polish
Dziki Snapdragon
mącznicy lekarskiej
In Latin
Phlox Ferae
bearberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Ericales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Penstemon
Arctostaphylos
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Scrophularioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Wild Snapdragon and Bearberry
Wondering what are the properties of Wild Snapdragon and Bearberry? We provide you with everything About Wild Snapdragon and Bearberry. Wild Snapdragon doesn't have thorns and Bearberry doesn't have thorns. Also Wild Snapdragon does not have fragrant flowers. Wild Snapdragon has allergic reactions like Depression, High blood cholestrol and Pain and Bearberry has allergic reactions like Depression, High blood cholestrol and Pain. 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 Wild Snapdragon and Bearberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Wild Snapdragon and Bearberry
Season and care of Wild Snapdragon and Bearberry is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Snapdragon and Bearberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Snapdragon season is Spring and Summer and Bearberry season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Wild Snapdragon is Clay, Loam and for Bearberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wild Snapdragon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bearberry is Acidic.
Wild Snapdragon and Bearberry Physical Information
Wild Snapdragon and Bearberry physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Snapdragon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Bearberry height is 7.60 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Wild Snapdragon and Bearberry are as follows:
Wild Snapdragon flower color: Pink, Light Blue and Lavender
Wild Snapdragon leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Bearberry flower color: White and Pink
- Bearberry leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Wild Snapdragon and Bearberry
Care of Wild Snapdragon and Bearberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Snapdragon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bearberry pruning is done Requires little pruning. In summer Wild Snapdragon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bearberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.