Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States
Italy, Southern Europe, western Balkans
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Fields, open Woodlands, Wood Margins
Islands, Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
7-10
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Lavender, Light Blue, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Red
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Red
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Red
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance-shaped to oblong
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
From bulbs, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Complete balanced fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Root rot
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Wild gardens
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tooth ache
Asthma, Cough, Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON digitalis 'Husker Red'
CAMPANULA pyramidalis
Common Name
Husker Red Penstemon, Talus Slope Penstemon
Chimney Bellflower
In Hindi
Talus Slope Penstemon
Chimney Bellflower
In German
Gehängeschutt Penstemon
Schornstein Glockenblume
In French
Talus Slope Penstemon
cheminée Bellflower
In Spanish
Astrágalo pendiente Penstemon
Chimenea Bellflower
In Greek
Αστράγαλος Κλίση Penstemon
καμινάδα καμπανούλα
In Portuguese
Talus Penstemon Slope
chaminé Bellflower
In Polish
Talus Slope Penstemon
komin Bellflower
In Latin
Talus Clivo Persicaria
caminorum purgatores Bellflower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Asterales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Campanulaceae
Genus
Penstemon
Campanula
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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 Chimney Bellflower
Season and care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Chimney Bellflower is important to know. While considering everything about Talus Slope Penstemon and Chimney Bellflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Talus Slope Penstemon season is Spring and Summer and Chimney Bellflower season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Talus Slope Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Chimney Bellflower is Loam while the PH of soil for Talus Slope Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chimney Bellflower is Acidic, Neutral.
Talus Slope Penstemon and Chimney Bellflower Physical Information
Talus Slope Penstemon and Chimney Bellflower physical information is very important for comparison. Talus Slope Penstemon height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Chimney Bellflower height is 120.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Talus Slope Penstemon and Chimney Bellflower are as follows:
Talus Slope Penstemon flower color: White and Light Pink
Talus Slope Penstemon leaf color: Dark Red
Chimney Bellflower flower color: Lavender, Light Blue and White
- Chimney Bellflower leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Chimney Bellflower
Care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Chimney Bellflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Talus Slope Penstemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chimney Bellflower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Talus Slope Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chimney Bellflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.