Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
Hybrid origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
wastelands
Fields, open Woodlands, Wood Margins
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
2b, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple, Light Pink
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Lance-shaped to oblong
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Root Division, Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early summer, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Complete balanced fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Hollyhock Rust, Red blotch, Spider mites
Leaf spot, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Borders, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Inflammation, Respiratory Disorders, Urine infections
Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
LAVATERA 'Barnsley Baby'
PENSTEMON digitalis 'Husker Red'
Common Name
Lavatera
Husker Red Penstemon, Talus Slope Penstemon
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का जंगली पौधा
Talus Slope Penstemon
In German
Malve
Gehängeschutt Penstemon
In French
mauve
Talus Slope Penstemon
In Spanish
malva
Astrágalo pendiente Penstemon
In Greek
μολόχα
Αστράγαλος Κλίση Penstemon
In Portuguese
malva
Talus Penstemon Slope
In Polish
malwa
Talus Slope Penstemon
In Latin
malva
Talus Clivo Persicaria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Scrophulariales
Family
Malvaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lavatera and Talus Slope Penstemon
Season and care of Lavatera and Talus Slope Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Lavatera and Talus Slope Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lavatera season is Summer and Fall and Talus Slope Penstemon season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lavatera is Loam, Sand and for Talus Slope Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lavatera is Neutral and for Talus Slope Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lavatera and Talus Slope Penstemon Physical Information
Lavatera and Talus Slope Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Lavatera height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Talus Slope Penstemon height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Lavatera and Talus Slope Penstemon are as follows:
Lavatera flower color: White, Red, Purple and Light Pink
Lavatera leaf color: Green and Light Green
Talus Slope Penstemon flower color: White and Light Pink
- Talus Slope Penstemon leaf color: Dark Red
Care of Lavatera and Talus Slope Penstemon
Care of Lavatera and Talus Slope Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lavatera pruning is done Prune in early summer and Remove dead leaves and Talus Slope Penstemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lavatera 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.