Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Flowering Plants
Origin
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States
Types
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
Fields, open Woodlands, Wood Margins
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Circular cordate
Lance-shaped to oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Root Division, Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove dead branches, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
Complete balanced fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Leaf spot, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Borders, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Blackheads
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Dried seeds
Root
Other Uses
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Piper nigrum
PENSTEMON digitalis 'Husker Red'
Common Name
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
Husker Red Penstemon, Talus Slope Penstemon
In Hindi
काली मिर्च
Talus Slope Penstemon
In German
Pfeffer
Gehängeschutt Penstemon
In French
Piper nigrum
Talus Slope Penstemon
In Spanish
Poivrier noir
Astrágalo pendiente Penstemon
In Greek
μαύρο πιπέρι
Αστράγαλος Κλίση Penstemon
In Portuguese
Pimenta-preta
Talus Penstemon Slope
In Polish
Pieprz czarny
Talus Slope Penstemon
In Latin
nigrum piperis
Talus Clivo Persicaria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Piperales
Scrophulariales
Family
Piperaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Black pepper and Talus Slope Penstemon
Season and care of Black pepper and Talus Slope Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Black pepper and Talus Slope Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Talus Slope Penstemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black pepper is Loam, Sand and for Talus Slope Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Talus Slope Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black pepper and Talus Slope Penstemon Physical Information
Black pepper and Talus Slope Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Talus Slope Penstemon height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Black pepper and Talus Slope Penstemon are as follows:
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Talus Slope Penstemon flower color: White and Light Pink
- Talus Slope Penstemon leaf color: Dark Red
Care of Black pepper and Talus Slope Penstemon
Care of Black pepper and Talus Slope Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black pepper pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove dead branches and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves and Talus Slope Penstemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black pepper 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.