Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States
Types
Variegata Dwarf, Variegata Chinese Beauty
Penstemon
Habitat
Tropical regions
Fields, open Woodlands, Wood Margins
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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, Light Pink
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
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
-
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Lance-shaped to oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Root Division, Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 8-4-6 amount
Complete balanced fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Leaf spot, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Rash
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiulcerogenic, Diuretic, Hypotensive
Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Rhizomes
Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Leaves used for wrapping zongi, Used to flavour noodles, Used to wrap mochi rice cakes
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ALPINIA zerumbet
PENSTEMON digitalis 'Husker Red'
Common Name
Shell Ginger
Husker Red Penstemon, Talus Slope Penstemon
In Hindi
Shell Ginger
Talus Slope Penstemon
In German
Shell Ginger
Gehängeschutt Penstemon
In French
Shell Ginger
Talus Slope Penstemon
In Spanish
Shell jengibre
Astrágalo pendiente Penstemon
In Greek
Shell Τζίντζερ
Αστράγαλος Κλίση Penstemon
In Portuguese
Shell Ginger
Talus Penstemon Slope
In Polish
Shell Imbir
Talus Slope Penstemon
In Latin
Crusta Ginger
Talus Clivo Persicaria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Scrophulariales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Shell Ginger and Talus Slope Penstemon
Season and care of Shell Ginger and Talus Slope Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Shell Ginger and Talus Slope Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shell Ginger season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Talus Slope Penstemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Shell Ginger is Loam, Sand and for Talus Slope Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shell Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Talus Slope Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Shell Ginger and Talus Slope Penstemon Physical Information
Shell Ginger and Talus Slope Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Shell Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Talus Slope Penstemon height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Shell Ginger and Talus Slope Penstemon are as follows:
Shell Ginger flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
Shell Ginger leaf color: Dark Green
Talus Slope Penstemon flower color: White and Light Pink
- Talus Slope Penstemon leaf color: Dark Red
Care of Shell Ginger and Talus Slope Penstemon
Care of Shell Ginger and Talus Slope Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shell Ginger pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Talus Slope Penstemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Shell Ginger 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.