Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Fields, open Woodlands, Wood Margins
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Narrowly elliptic
Lance-shaped to oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Root Division, Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
N-P-K balanced liquid fertilizer
Complete balanced fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Leaf spot, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Borders, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cures poisoning from fish
Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs
Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical, Wildflower
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BLETIA purpurea
PENSTEMON digitalis 'Husker Red'
Common Name
Candelaria, Pinepink, Purple Bletia Orchid, Sharp-petaled Bletia Orchid
Husker Red Penstemon, Talus Slope Penstemon
In Hindi
Candelaria
Talus Slope Penstemon
In German
Candelaria
Gehängeschutt Penstemon
In French
Candelaria
Talus Slope Penstemon
In Spanish
Candelaria
Astrágalo pendiente Penstemon
In Greek
Candelaria
Αστράγαλος Κλίση Penstemon
In Portuguese
Candelaria
Talus Penstemon Slope
In Polish
Candelaria
Talus Slope Penstemon
In Latin
Candelaria
Talus Clivo Persicaria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Orchidales
Scrophulariales
Family
Orchidaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Arethuseae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Candelaria and Talus Slope Penstemon
Season and care of Candelaria and Talus Slope Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Candelaria and Talus Slope Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelaria season is Spring and Winter and Talus Slope Penstemon season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Candelaria is Sand and for Talus Slope Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelaria is Acidic, Neutral and for Talus Slope Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Candelaria and Talus Slope Penstemon Physical Information
Candelaria and Talus Slope Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Candelaria height is 45.70 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Talus Slope Penstemon height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Candelaria and Talus Slope Penstemon are as follows:
Candelaria flower color: Not Available
Candelaria leaf color: Not Available
Talus Slope Penstemon flower color: White and Light Pink
- Talus Slope Penstemon leaf color: Dark Red
Care of Candelaria and Talus Slope Penstemon
Care of Candelaria and Talus Slope Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelaria pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Talus Slope Penstemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Candelaria 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.