Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub, Tree
Origin
North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Texas
Eastern Australia
Types
Blue Toadflax, Old-Field Toadflax
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Light Blue, Lavender
Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval to egg shaped
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
use all-purpose fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
Pests and Diseases
Foliar disease, Root rot, Spider mites
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bumblebees
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Depression, High blood cholestrol, Pain
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Febrifuge, Stomachic
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON grandiflorus
Hibiscus splendens
Common Name
Large Beardtongue, Shell-leaf Penstemon, Wild Snapdragon
Hollyhock Tree, Pink Cottonwood
In Hindi
Wild Snapdragon
Splendid Hibiscus
In German
Wilde Snapdragon
Splendid Hibiscus
In French
Snapdragon sauvage
Splendid Hibiscus
In Spanish
Salvaje Snapdragon
Hibiscus Splendid
In Greek
άγρια Snapdragon
Splendid Hibiscus
In Portuguese
Selvagem Snapdragon
Hibiscus Splendid
In Polish
Dziki Snapdragon
Splendid hibiskusa
In Latin
Phlox Ferae
egregiam Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Malvales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Hibisceae
Subfamily
Scrophularioideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Wild Snapdragon and Splendid Hibiscus
Season and care of Wild Snapdragon and Splendid Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Snapdragon and Splendid Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Snapdragon season is Spring and Summer and Splendid Hibiscus season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Wild Snapdragon is Clay, Loam and for Splendid Hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Wild Snapdragon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Splendid Hibiscus is Neutral.
Wild Snapdragon and Splendid Hibiscus Physical Information
Wild Snapdragon and Splendid Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Snapdragon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Splendid Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 7.00 cm. The color specification of Wild Snapdragon and Splendid Hibiscus are as follows:
Wild Snapdragon flower color: Pink, Light Blue and Lavender
Wild Snapdragon leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Splendid Hibiscus flower color: Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
- Splendid Hibiscus leaf color: GreenLight Green and Not Available
Care of Wild Snapdragon and Splendid Hibiscus
Care of Wild Snapdragon and Splendid Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Snapdragon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Splendid Hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads. In summer Wild Snapdragon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Splendid Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.