Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Flowering Plants
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States
Types
Turtlehead, Leadwort, Aster
Not Available
Habitat
bottomlands, Thickets, Woods
Fields, open Woodlands, Wood Margins
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Brown, Green
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Flowering Plant
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow
Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Lance-shaped to oblong
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize every year
Complete balanced fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Leaf spot, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Not Found
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Rodents
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Borders, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Root
Other Uses
Used As Food
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CHASMANTHIUM latifolium
PENSTEMON digitalis 'Husker Red'
Common Name
Indian Woodoats, Northern Sea Oats
Husker Red Penstemon, Talus Slope Penstemon
In Hindi
Northern Sea Oats
Talus Slope Penstemon
In German
Northern Seehafer
Gehängeschutt Penstemon
In French
Northern Sea Oats
Talus Slope Penstemon
In Spanish
Avena del mar del Norte
Astrágalo pendiente Penstemon
In Greek
Βόρεια Θάλασσα Βρώμη
Αστράγαλος Κλίση Penstemon
In Portuguese
Northern Sea Oats
Talus Penstemon Slope
In Polish
Północna część Morza Owies
Talus Slope Penstemon
In Latin
Avene mari septentrionali
Talus Clivo Persicaria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Scrophulariales
Family
Poaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Chasmanthieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Northern Sea Oats and Talus Slope Penstemon
Season and care of Northern Sea Oats and Talus Slope Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Northern Sea Oats and Talus Slope Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Northern Sea Oats season is Fall and Winter and Talus Slope Penstemon season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Northern Sea Oats is Clay, Loam and for Talus Slope Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Northern Sea Oats is Acidic, Neutral and for Talus Slope Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Northern Sea Oats and Talus Slope Penstemon Physical Information
Northern Sea Oats and Talus Slope Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Northern Sea Oats height is 60.00 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Talus Slope Penstemon height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Northern Sea Oats and Talus Slope Penstemon are as follows:
Northern Sea Oats flower color: Brown and Green
Northern Sea Oats leaf color: Light Green
Talus Slope Penstemon flower color: White and Light Pink
- Talus Slope Penstemon leaf color: Dark Red
Care of Northern Sea Oats and Talus Slope Penstemon
Care of Northern Sea Oats and Talus Slope Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Northern Sea Oats pruning is done No pruning needed, 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 Northern Sea Oats 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.