Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States
Mexico
Types
Not Available
Agave americana subsp. americana
Agave americana subsp. protamericana Gentry
Agave americana var. expansa (Jacobi) Gentry
Agave americana var. oaxacensis Gentry
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, open Woodlands, Wood Margins
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
8-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Red
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Red
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Red
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Leaf Shape
Lance-shaped to oblong
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Water occasionally
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Complete balanced fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Wild gardens
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tooth ache
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Root
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON digitalis 'Husker Red'
AGAVE americana
Common Name
Husker Red Penstemon, Talus Slope Penstemon
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
In Hindi
Talus Slope Penstemon
अमेरिकी रामबांस
In German
Gehängeschutt Penstemon
amerikanische Agave
In French
Talus Slope Penstemon
Agave américaine
In Spanish
Astrágalo pendiente Penstemon
Agave americana
In Greek
Αστράγαλος Κλίση Penstemon
American αγαύη
In Portuguese
Talus Penstemon Slope
Agave americana
In Polish
Talus Slope Penstemon
Amerykański Agawa
In Latin
Talus Clivo Persicaria
American Agave
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Asparagales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Agavoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Talus Slope Penstemon and American Agave
Season and care of Talus Slope Penstemon and American Agave is important to know. While considering everything about Talus Slope Penstemon and American Agave Care, growing season is an essential factor. Talus Slope Penstemon season is Spring and Summer and American Agave season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Talus Slope Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for American Agave is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Talus Slope Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for American Agave is Acidic, Neutral.
Talus Slope Penstemon and American Agave Physical Information
Talus Slope Penstemon and American Agave physical information is very important for comparison. Talus Slope Penstemon height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas American Agave height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Talus Slope Penstemon and American Agave are as follows:
Talus Slope Penstemon flower color: White and Light Pink
Talus Slope Penstemon leaf color: Dark Red
American Agave flower color: Yellow green
- American Agave leaf color: Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray and Gray
Care of Talus Slope Penstemon and American Agave
Care of Talus Slope Penstemon and American Agave include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Talus Slope Penstemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and American Agave pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Talus Slope Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Agave needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.