Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
Fields, open Woodlands, Wood Margins
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Small oblong
Lance-shaped to oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Root Division, Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Rich
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Complete balanced fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Weather protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Digestive disorders, Psoriasis, Reduces toothache, Vitiligo
Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Root
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
AMMI majus
PENSTEMON digitalis 'Husker Red'
Common Name
Bishop's Weed, Bullwort
Husker Red Penstemon, Talus Slope Penstemon
In Hindi
बिशप निराना
Talus Slope Penstemon
In German
Bischofs Unkraut
Gehängeschutt Penstemon
In French
la mauvaise herbe de l'évêque
Talus Slope Penstemon
In Spanish
biznaga
Astrágalo pendiente Penstemon
In Greek
ζιζανίων επισκόπου
Αστράγαλος Κλίση Penstemon
In Portuguese
erva daninha do Bispo
Talus Penstemon Slope
In Polish
chwastów biskupa
Talus Slope Penstemon
In Latin
Episcopi viriditas
Talus Clivo Persicaria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Scrophulariales
Family
Apiaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Trachyspermum
Penstemon
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Bishop's Weed and Talus Slope Penstemon
Wondering what are the properties of Bishop's Weed and Talus Slope Penstemon? We provide you with everything About Bishop's Weed and Talus Slope Penstemon. Bishop's Weed doesn't have thorns and Talus Slope Penstemon doesn't have thorns. Also Bishop's Weed does not have fragrant flowers. Bishop's Weed has allergic reactions like Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation and Vomiting and Talus Slope Penstemon has allergic reactions like Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation and Vomiting. 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 Bishop's Weed and Talus Slope Penstemon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bishop's Weed and Talus Slope Penstemon
Season and care of Bishop's Weed and Talus Slope Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Bishop's Weed and Talus Slope Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bishop's Weed season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Talus Slope Penstemon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bishop's Weed is Loam, Sand and for Talus Slope Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bishop's Weed is Neutral and for Talus Slope Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bishop's Weed and Talus Slope Penstemon Physical Information
Bishop's Weed and Talus Slope Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Bishop's Weed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Talus Slope Penstemon height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Bishop's Weed and Talus Slope Penstemon are as follows:
Bishop's Weed flower color: White
Bishop's Weed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Talus Slope Penstemon flower color: White and Light Pink
- Talus Slope Penstemon leaf color: Dark Red
Care of Bishop's Weed and Talus Slope Penstemon
Care of Bishop's Weed and Talus Slope Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bishop's Weed pruning is done Prune after flowering and Talus Slope Penstemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bishop's Weed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Talus Slope Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.