Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Fruit
Origin
North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Texas
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Types
Blue Toadflax, Old-Field Toadflax
congesta, paucinervia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Light Blue, Lavender
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval to egg shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
use all-purpose fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Foliar disease, Root rot, Spider mites
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bumblebees
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Allergy
Depression, High blood cholestrol, Pain
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Febrifuge, Stomachic
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON grandiflorus
Carissa carandas
Common Name
Large Beardtongue, Shell-leaf Penstemon, Wild Snapdragon
Black Currant
In Hindi
Wild Snapdragon
करोंदा, कालि मैना
In German
Wilde Snapdragon
Carandas
In French
Snapdragon sauvage
karondas
In Spanish
Salvaje Snapdragon
karondas
In Greek
άγρια Snapdragon
karondas
In Portuguese
Selvagem Snapdragon
karondas
In Polish
Dziki Snapdragon
karondas
In Latin
Phlox Ferae
karondas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Gentianales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Scrophularioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Wild Snapdragon and Karonda
Season and care of Wild Snapdragon and Karonda is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Snapdragon and Karonda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Snapdragon season is Spring and Summer and Karonda season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Wild Snapdragon is Clay, Loam and for Karonda is Loam while the PH of soil for Wild Snapdragon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wild Snapdragon and Karonda Physical Information
Wild Snapdragon and Karonda physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Snapdragon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Wild Snapdragon and Karonda are as follows:
Wild Snapdragon flower color: Pink, Light Blue and Lavender
Wild Snapdragon leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
- Karonda leaf color: Green
Care of Wild Snapdragon and Karonda
Care of Wild Snapdragon and Karonda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Snapdragon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves. In summer Wild Snapdragon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.