Eastern Red Cedar

Talus Slope Penstemon

About Eastern Red Cedar and Talus Slope Penstemon

Eastern Red Cedar

Talus Slope Penstemon

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Needled or Scaled Evergreen

Flowering Plants

Origin

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States

Types

Eastern juniper, Souther juniper

Penstemon

Number of Varieties

215

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Habitat

Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods

Fields, open Woodlands, Wood Margins

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-73-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

8-1

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, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Pyramidal

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,520.00 cm60.00 cm

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Minimum Width

460.00 cm30.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown

White, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Light Blue

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Dark Red

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Dark Red

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Dark Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green, Bronze

Shape

Leaf Shape

Irregular

Lance-shaped to oblong

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring

Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Root Division, Seedlings, Softwood cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

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

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Average Water

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Compost

Complete balanced fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold

Leaf spot, Root rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Insects

Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Allergy

Asthma, breathing problems

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Borders, Wild gardens

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin and hair

Edible Uses

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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

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cold, Cough

Tooth ache

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Root

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Showy Purposes

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

JUNIPERUS virginiana

PENSTEMON digitalis 'Husker Red'

Common Name

Pencil cedar, Red Juniper

Husker Red Penstemon, Talus Slope Penstemon

In Hindi

पूर्वी लाल देवदार

Talus Slope Penstemon

In German

Eastern Red Cedar

Gehängeschutt Penstemon

In French

Red Cedar Orient

Talus Slope Penstemon

In Spanish

Cedro Rojo del Este

Astrágalo pendiente Penstemon

In Greek

Ανατολική Red Cedar

Αστράγαλος Κλίση Penstemon

In Portuguese

Eastern Red Cedar

Talus Penstemon Slope

In Polish

Eastern Red Cedar

Talus Slope Penstemon

In Latin

Eastern Red Cedar

Talus Clivo Persicaria

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Pinopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Pinales

Scrophulariales

Family

Cupressaceae

Scrophulariaceae

Genus

Juniperus

Penstemon

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Mirini

Subfamily

Cupressoideae

Number of Species

50280

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Red Cedar and Talus Slope Penstemon

Wondering what are the properties of Eastern Red Cedar and Talus Slope Penstemon? We provide you with everything About Eastern Red Cedar and Talus Slope Penstemon. Eastern Red Cedar has thorns and Talus Slope Penstemon doesn't have thorns. Also Eastern Red Cedar does not have fragrant flowers. Eastern Red Cedar has allergic reactions like Asthma and breathing problems and Talus Slope Penstemon has allergic reactions like Asthma and breathing problems. 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 Eastern Red Cedar and Talus Slope Penstemon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Talus Slope Penstemon

Season and care of Eastern Red Cedar and Talus Slope Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Red Cedar and Talus Slope Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Red Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Talus Slope Penstemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Eastern Red Cedar is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Talus Slope Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Talus Slope Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Eastern Red Cedar and Talus Slope Penstemon Physical Information

Eastern Red Cedar and Talus Slope Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Talus Slope Penstemon height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Red Cedar and Talus Slope Penstemon are as follows:

Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Talus Slope Penstemon flower color: White and Light Pink
Talus Slope Penstemon leaf color: Dark Red

Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Talus Slope Penstemon

Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Talus Slope Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Red Cedar 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 Eastern Red Cedar 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.