Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Shrub
Origin
North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Texas
Hybrid origin
Types
Blue Toadflax, Old-Field Toadflax
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
shaded woods, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Pink, Light Blue, Lavender
White, Light Yellow, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval to egg shaped
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not 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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
use all-purpose fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Foliar disease, Root rot, Spider mites
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bumblebees
Birds, Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Depression, High blood cholestrol, Pain
Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Febrifuge, Stomachic
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Bark, Root
Other Uses
Not Available
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON grandiflorus
Calycanthus floridus
Common Name
Large Beardtongue, Shell-leaf Penstemon, Wild Snapdragon
Sweetshrub
In Hindi
Wild Snapdragon
sweetshrub
In German
Wilde Snapdragon
sweetshrub
In French
Snapdragon sauvage
sweetshrub
In Spanish
Salvaje Snapdragon
sweetshrub
In Greek
άγρια Snapdragon
sweetshrub
In Portuguese
Selvagem Snapdragon
sweetshrub
In Polish
Dziki Snapdragon
sweetshrub
In Latin
Phlox Ferae
sweetshrub
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Laurales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Calycanthaceae
Genus
Penstemon
Calycanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Scrophularioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Wild Snapdragon and Sweetshrub
Season and care of Wild Snapdragon and Sweetshrub is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Snapdragon and Sweetshrub Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Snapdragon season is Spring and Summer and Sweetshrub season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Wild Snapdragon is Clay, Loam and for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wild Snapdragon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral.
Wild Snapdragon and Sweetshrub Physical Information
Wild Snapdragon and Sweetshrub physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Snapdragon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Wild Snapdragon and Sweetshrub are as follows:
Wild Snapdragon flower color: Pink, Light Blue and Lavender
Wild Snapdragon leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
- Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Care of Wild Snapdragon and Sweetshrub
Care of Wild Snapdragon and Sweetshrub include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Snapdragon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Wild Snapdragon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweetshrub needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.