Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs
Flowering Plants
Origin
China
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States
Types
August Beauty , Kleim’s Hardy, Aimee Yashioka, Radicans, Mystery
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Fields, open Woodlands, Wood Margins
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lance-shaped to oblong
Plant Season
Mid Spring, Mid Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Root Division, Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water twice a day in the initial period
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Complete balanced fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bud drop, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Stem canker
Leaf spot, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Headache
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Negativity
Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Gardenia
PENSTEMON digitalis 'Husker Red'
Common Name
Gardenia
Husker Red Penstemon, Talus Slope Penstemon
In Hindi
Gardenia
Talus Slope Penstemon
In German
Gardenie
Gehängeschutt Penstemon
In French
Gardénia
Talus Slope Penstemon
In Spanish
Gardenia
Astrágalo pendiente Penstemon
In Greek
γαρδένια
Αστράγαλος Κλίση Penstemon
In Portuguese
gardênia
Talus Penstemon Slope
In Polish
Gardenia
Talus Slope Penstemon
In Latin
Gardenia
Talus Clivo Persicaria
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Scrophulariales
Family
Rubiaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Gardenieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ixoroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Gardenia and Talus Slope Penstemon
Season and care of Gardenia and Talus Slope Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Gardenia and Talus Slope Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gardenia season is Mid Spring and Mid Summer and Talus Slope Penstemon season is Mid Spring and Mid Summer. The type of soil for Gardenia is Well drained and for Talus Slope Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gardenia is Acidic and for Talus Slope Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gardenia and Talus Slope Penstemon Physical Information
Gardenia and Talus Slope Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Gardenia height is 26.25 cm and width 5.24 cm whereas Talus Slope Penstemon height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Gardenia and Talus Slope Penstemon are as follows:
Gardenia flower color: White
Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Talus Slope Penstemon flower color: White and Light Pink
- Talus Slope Penstemon leaf color: Dark Red
Care of Gardenia and Talus Slope Penstemon
Care of Gardenia and Talus Slope Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gardenia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Talus Slope Penstemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Gardenia 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.