Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tender Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States
India
Types
Not Available
Green cardamom, Black cardamom
Habitat
Fields, open Woodlands, Wood Margins
Forests, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-12
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
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
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Dark Red, Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Red
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Red
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Red
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance-shaped to oblong
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Mosaic viruses, Nematodes, Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aphids, Insects
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Wild gardens
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tooth ache
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants, Aphrodisiac, Cold, Diuretic, Fights Depression
Part of Plant Used
Root
Pods, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON digitalis 'Husker Red'
ELETTARIA cardamomum
Common Name
Husker Red Penstemon, Talus Slope Penstemon
Cardamom
In Hindi
Talus Slope Penstemon
इलायची
In German
Gehängeschutt Penstemon
Kardamom
In French
Talus Slope Penstemon
Cardamome
In Spanish
Astrágalo pendiente Penstemon
Cardamomo
In Greek
Αστράγαλος Κλίση Penstemon
Κάρδαμο
In Portuguese
Talus Penstemon Slope
Cardamomo
In Polish
Talus Slope Penstemon
Kardamon
In Latin
Talus Clivo Persicaria
Cardamom
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Zingiberales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Zingiberaceae
Genus
Penstemon
Elettaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Cardamom
Season and care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Cardamom is important to know. While considering everything about Talus Slope Penstemon and Cardamom Care, growing season is an essential factor. Talus Slope Penstemon season is Spring and Summer and Cardamom season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Talus Slope Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Cardamom is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Talus Slope Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cardamom is Neutral.
Talus Slope Penstemon and Cardamom Physical Information
Talus Slope Penstemon and Cardamom physical information is very important for comparison. Talus Slope Penstemon height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Cardamom height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Talus Slope Penstemon and Cardamom are as follows:
Talus Slope Penstemon flower color: White and Light Pink
Talus Slope Penstemon leaf color: Dark Red
Cardamom flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Cardamom leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Cardamom
Care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Cardamom include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Talus Slope Penstemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cardamom 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 Cardamom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.