Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, open Woodlands, Wood Margins
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-9
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Red
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Red
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Shape
Lance-shaped to oblong
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs less watering
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Complete balanced fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Root rot
Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Bees, Flies, pollinators
Allergy
Mild Allergen
conjunctivitis, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Wild gardens
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Tooth ache
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Root
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON digitalis 'Husker Red'
Terminalia arjuna
Common Name
Husker Red Penstemon, Talus Slope Penstemon
Arjuna
In Hindi
Talus Slope Penstemon
अर्जुन वृक्ष
In German
Gehängeschutt Penstemon
Terminalia arjuna
In French
Talus Slope Penstemon
Terminalia arjuna
In Spanish
Astrágalo pendiente Penstemon
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Greek
Αστράγαλος Κλίση Penstemon
arjuna
In Portuguese
Talus Penstemon Slope
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Polish
Talus Slope Penstemon
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Latin
Talus Clivo Persicaria
arjuna
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Scrophulariales
Myrtales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Penstemon
Terminilia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Arjuna Tree
Season and care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Arjuna Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Talus Slope Penstemon and Arjuna Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Talus Slope Penstemon season is Spring and Summer and Arjuna Tree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Talus Slope Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Talus Slope Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Talus Slope Penstemon and Arjuna Tree Physical Information
Talus Slope Penstemon and Arjuna Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Talus Slope Penstemon height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Talus Slope Penstemon and Arjuna Tree are as follows:
Talus Slope Penstemon flower color: White and Light Pink
Talus Slope Penstemon leaf color: Dark Red
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
- Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Arjuna Tree
Care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Arjuna Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Talus Slope Penstemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Arjuna Tree pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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 Arjuna Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.