Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Flowering Plants
Origin
Not Available
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Fields, open Woodlands, Wood Margins
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
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
Lavender
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Lance-shaped to oblong
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Moist
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Root Division, Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Moist
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Damp
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Complete balanced fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Root knot nematode, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
Leaf spot, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Cough, flushing of face, Low blood pressure, restlessness, stinging, Throat itching, tremor
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Borders, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
convulsions, Heart problems, painful urination, spasmodic pain
Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Root
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Plectranthus barbatus
PENSTEMON digitalis 'Husker Red'
Common Name
Coleus forskohlii, Indian coleus
Husker Red Penstemon, Talus Slope Penstemon
In Hindi
पत्थरचूर
Talus Slope Penstemon
In German
Harfensträucher
Gehängeschutt Penstemon
In French
Coléus à forskoline, Coléus de l'Inde
Talus Slope Penstemon
In Spanish
Coleus forskohlii
Astrágalo pendiente Penstemon
In Greek
Coleus Forskohlii
Αστράγαλος Κλίση Penstemon
In Portuguese
Boldo-de-jardim, Boldo-da-terra
Talus Penstemon Slope
In Polish
Coleus Forskohlii
Talus Slope Penstemon
In Latin
Coleus Forskohlii
Talus Clivo Persicaria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Scrophulariales
Family
Lamiaceae
Scrophulariaceae
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 Coleus Forskohlii and Talus Slope Penstemon
Wondering what are the properties of Coleus Forskohlii and Talus Slope Penstemon? We provide you with everything About Coleus Forskohlii and Talus Slope Penstemon. Coleus Forskohlii doesn't have thorns and Talus Slope Penstemon doesn't have thorns. Also Coleus Forskohlii does not have fragrant flowers. Coleus Forskohlii has allergic reactions like Cough, flushing of face, Low blood pressure, restlessness, stinging, Throat itching and tremor and Talus Slope Penstemon has allergic reactions like Cough, flushing of face, Low blood pressure, restlessness, stinging, Throat itching and tremor. 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 Coleus Forskohlii and Talus Slope Penstemon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Talus Slope Penstemon
Season and care of Coleus Forskohlii and Talus Slope Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Coleus Forskohlii and Talus Slope Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coleus Forskohlii season is Summer and Fall and Talus Slope Penstemon season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Coleus Forskohlii is Loam, Moist and for Talus Slope Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coleus Forskohlii is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Talus Slope Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Coleus Forskohlii and Talus Slope Penstemon Physical Information
Coleus Forskohlii and Talus Slope Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus Forskohlii height is 40.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Talus Slope Penstemon height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Coleus Forskohlii and Talus Slope Penstemon are as follows:
Coleus Forskohlii flower color: Lavender
Coleus Forskohlii leaf color: Light Green
Talus Slope Penstemon flower color: White and Light Pink
- Talus Slope Penstemon leaf color: Dark Red
Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Talus Slope Penstemon
Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Talus Slope Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus Forskohlii pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Talus Slope Penstemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Coleus Forskohlii needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Talus Slope Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.