Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants
Origin
Hybrid origin, Europe, Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States
Types
Fruit
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Fields, open Woodlands, Wood Margins
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Dark Red
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
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Simple lobed or unlobed
Lance-shaped to oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Root Division, Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Complete balanced fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Birds
Leaf spot, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, gastro-intestinal problems, Itchiness, Skin irritation
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Borders, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gout, Insomnia, Soothing and relieving pain
Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Root
Other Uses
Air freshner, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Cake, Edible syrup, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used to make juice
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PRUNUS cerasus 'Northstar'
PENSTEMON digitalis 'Husker Red'
Common Name
Northstar Tart Cherry, Pie Cherry 'Northstar'
Husker Red Penstemon, Talus Slope Penstemon
In Hindi
आलूबालू
Talus Slope Penstemon
In German
Northstar Tart Cherry
Gehängeschutt Penstemon
In French
Northstar Tart Cherry
Talus Slope Penstemon
In Spanish
Cereza
Astrágalo pendiente Penstemon
In Greek
Northstar Tart Cherry
Αστράγαλος Κλίση Penstemon
In Portuguese
Northstar Tart Cherry
Talus Penstemon Slope
In Polish
Northstar Tart Cherry
Talus Slope Penstemon
In Latin
Northstar Tart Cherry
Talus Clivo Persicaria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Scrophulariales
Family
Rosaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Northstar Tart Cherry and Talus Slope Penstemon
Season and care of Northstar Tart Cherry and Talus Slope Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Northstar Tart Cherry and Talus Slope Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Northstar Tart Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Talus Slope Penstemon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Northstar Tart Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Talus Slope Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Northstar Tart Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Talus Slope Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Northstar Tart Cherry and Talus Slope Penstemon Physical Information
Northstar Tart Cherry and Talus Slope Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Northstar Tart Cherry height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Talus Slope Penstemon height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Northstar Tart Cherry and Talus Slope Penstemon are as follows:
Northstar Tart Cherry flower color: White
Northstar Tart Cherry leaf color: Dark Green
Talus Slope Penstemon flower color: White and Light Pink
- Talus Slope Penstemon leaf color: Dark Red
Care of Northstar Tart Cherry and Talus Slope Penstemon
Care of Northstar Tart Cherry and Talus Slope Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Northstar Tart Cherry 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 Northstar Tart Cherry 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.