Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Grass
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Grasses
Habitat
Fields, open Woodlands, Wood Margins
Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-9
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
White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Red
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Red
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Red
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Shape
Lance-shaped to oblong
Grass like
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Beetles, Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Wild gardens
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Tooth ache
Cuts
Part of Plant Used
Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used to feed livestock
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON digitalis 'Husker Red'
BOUTELOUA gracilis
Common Name
Husker Red Penstemon, Talus Slope Penstemon
Blue Grama Grass, Mosquito Grass
In Hindi
Talus Slope Penstemon
Bouteloua gracilis
In German
Gehängeschutt Penstemon
Bouteloua Gracilis
In French
Talus Slope Penstemon
Bouteloua aristidoides
In Spanish
Astrágalo pendiente Penstemon
Chondrosum gracile
In Greek
Αστράγαλος Κλίση Penstemon
Bouteloua gracilis
In Portuguese
Talus Penstemon Slope
Bouteloua Gracilis
In Polish
Talus Slope Penstemon
Bouteloua Gracilis
In Latin
Talus Clivo Persicaria
Bouteloua Gracilis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Cyperales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Penstemon
Bouteloua
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Cynodonteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Chloridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Bouteloua Gracilis
Season and care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Bouteloua Gracilis is important to know. While considering everything about Talus Slope Penstemon and Bouteloua Gracilis Care, growing season is an essential factor. Talus Slope Penstemon season is Spring and Summer and Bouteloua Gracilis season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Talus Slope Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Bouteloua Gracilis is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Talus Slope Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bouteloua Gracilis is Neutral, Alkaline.
Talus Slope Penstemon and Bouteloua Gracilis Physical Information
Talus Slope Penstemon and Bouteloua Gracilis physical information is very important for comparison. Talus Slope Penstemon height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Bouteloua Gracilis height is 45.70 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Talus Slope Penstemon and Bouteloua Gracilis are as follows:
Talus Slope Penstemon flower color: White and Light Pink
Talus Slope Penstemon leaf color: Dark Red
Bouteloua Gracilis flower color: White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
- Bouteloua Gracilis leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Bouteloua Gracilis
Care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Bouteloua Gracilis include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Talus Slope Penstemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bouteloua Gracilis 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 Bouteloua Gracilis needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.