Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
-
South-Central United States
Types
it is a type of geranium
Penstemon digitalis, Penstemon barbatus, Penstemon heterophyllus
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
No Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
PENSTEMON cobaea
Common Name
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Beardtongue
In Hindi
Zonal Geranium
Beardtongue
In German
Zonal Pelargonie
Bartfaden
In French
Géranium zonal
beardtongue
In Spanish
Zonal Geranium
beardtongue
In Greek
διζωνική Γεράνι
Beardtongue
In Portuguese
zonal Geranium
Beardtongue
In Polish
strefowe Geranium
Beardtongue
In Latin
Zonal Geranium
ursus lingua
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Geraniales
Lamiales
Family
Geraniaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Zonal Geranium and Beardtongue
Wondering what are the properties of Zonal Geranium and Beardtongue? We provide you with everything About Zonal Geranium and Beardtongue. Zonal Geranium doesn't have thorns and Beardtongue doesn't have thorns. Also Zonal Geranium does not have fragrant flowers. Zonal Geranium has allergic reactions like and Beardtongue has allergic reactions like . 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 Zonal Geranium and Beardtongue and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Zonal Geranium and Beardtongue
Season and care of Zonal Geranium and Beardtongue is important to know. While considering everything about Zonal Geranium and Beardtongue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Beardtongue season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Beardtongue is Loam while the PH of soil for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral and for Beardtongue is Neutral, Alkaline.
Zonal Geranium and Beardtongue Physical Information
Zonal Geranium and Beardtongue physical information is very important for comparison. Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Beardtongue height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Zonal Geranium and Beardtongue are as follows:
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Beardtongue flower color: White and Purple
- Beardtongue leaf color: Green
Care of Zonal Geranium and Beardtongue
Care of Zonal Geranium and Beardtongue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth and Beardtongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Beardtongue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.