Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
Latin America and the Caribbean
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, Warmer regions
Fields, open Woodlands, Wood Margins
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Thicket/Colonizing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Orange Red
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lance-shaped to oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Micropropagation
Root Division, Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize every two months
Complete balanced fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Soft scales
Leaf spot, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Insects
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Toxic
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Borders, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Healing
Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Root
Other Uses
Florist trade and landscaping
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
HELICONIA psittacorum 'Lady Di'
PENSTEMON digitalis 'Husker Red'
Common Name
Heliconia, Lady Di Heliconia, Parakeet Flower
Husker Red Penstemon, Talus Slope Penstemon
In Hindi
Heliconia
Talus Slope Penstemon
In German
Heliconia
Gehängeschutt Penstemon
In French
Heliconia
Talus Slope Penstemon
In Spanish
Heliconia
Astrágalo pendiente Penstemon
In Greek
Heliconia
Αστράγαλος Κλίση Penstemon
In Portuguese
Heliconia
Talus Penstemon Slope
In Polish
Heliconia
Talus Slope Penstemon
In Latin
Heliconia
Talus Clivo Persicaria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Scrophulariales
Family
Heliconiaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Heliconia
Penstemon
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Heliconia and Talus Slope Penstemon
Season and care of Heliconia and Talus Slope Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Heliconia and Talus Slope Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Heliconia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Talus Slope Penstemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Heliconia is Loam, Sand and for Talus Slope Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Heliconia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Talus Slope Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Heliconia and Talus Slope Penstemon Physical Information
Heliconia and Talus Slope Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Heliconia height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Talus Slope Penstemon height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Heliconia and Talus Slope Penstemon are as follows:
Heliconia flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Orange Red
Heliconia leaf color: Green
Talus Slope Penstemon flower color: White and Light Pink
- Talus Slope Penstemon leaf color: Dark Red
Care of Heliconia and Talus Slope Penstemon
Care of Heliconia and Talus Slope Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Heliconia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Heliconia 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.