Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Perennial, Shrub
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Northwestern United States, Canada
Types
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper
sharpleaf penstemon, white-margined beardtongue, lowland beardtongue
Habitat
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
foothill woods, High elevation, Open areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
4-9
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15
Habit
Pyramidal
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Blue
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Narrow and lance shape
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season
Needs less watering, Requires regular watering, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Asthma, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Very little waste, Wildlife
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough
Recovering internal injuries, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Container, Used as Ornamental plant, Veterinarian uses
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS virginiana
PENSTEMON fruticosus 'Purple Haze'
Common Name
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper
Bush Penstemon, Shrubby Penstemon
In Hindi
पूर्वी लाल देवदार
Bush Penstemon
In German
Eastern Red Cedar
Bush Penstemon
In French
Red Cedar Orient
Bush Penstemon
In Spanish
Cedro Rojo del Este
Bush Penstemon
In Greek
Ανατολική Red Cedar
Μπους Penstemon
In Portuguese
Eastern Red Cedar
Bush, Penstemon
In Polish
Eastern Red Cedar
Bush Penstemon
In Latin
Eastern Red Cedar
Persicaria Bush
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Scrophulariales
Family
Cupressaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Juniperus
Penstemon
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
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