Talus Slope Penstemon

Devils Backbone

About Talus Slope Penstemon and Devils Backbone

Talus Slope Penstemon

Devils Backbone

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Flowering Plants

Shrub

Origin

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States

Madagascar

Types

Penstemon

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia

Number of Varieties

158

0 40000

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Habitat

Fields, open Woodlands, Wood Margins

subtropical regions, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-89-13

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

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

H2, 13, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm90.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm30.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Light Pink

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Red

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Red

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Red

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lance-shaped to oblong

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Root Division, Seedlings, Softwood cuttings

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

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

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

✔ ✘

Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

✔ ✘

Attracts

Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Borders, Wild gardens

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Tooth ache

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms

Part of Plant Used

Root

Leaves, Root

Other Uses

Showy Purposes

Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PENSTEMON digitalis 'Husker Red'

Euphorbia tithymaloides

Common Name

Husker Red Penstemon, Talus Slope Penstemon

Devil's Backbone

In Hindi

Talus Slope Penstemon

Devil's Backbone

In German

Gehängeschutt Penstemon

Devil's Backbone

In French

Talus Slope Penstemon

Backbone du Diable

In Spanish

Astrágalo pendiente Penstemon

El espinazo del diablo

In Greek

Αστράγαλος Κλίση Penstemon

Devil's Backbone

In Portuguese

Talus Penstemon Slope

Espinha do Diabo

In Polish

Talus Slope Penstemon

Kręgosłup diabła

In Latin

Talus Clivo Persicaria

Narum diaboli

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Scrophulariales

Malpighiales

Family

Scrophulariaceae

Crassulaceae

Genus

Penstemon

Euphorbia

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Euphorbieae

Subfamily

Euphorbioideae

Number of Species

2802000

1 27800

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Properties of Talus Slope Penstemon and Devils Backbone

Wondering what are the properties of Talus Slope Penstemon and Devils Backbone? We provide you with everything About Talus Slope Penstemon and Devils Backbone. Talus Slope Penstemon doesn't have thorns and Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns. Also Talus Slope Penstemon does not have fragrant flowers. Talus Slope Penstemon has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Devils Backbone has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Talus Slope Penstemon and Devils Backbone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Devils Backbone

Season and care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Talus Slope Penstemon and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Talus Slope Penstemon season is Spring and Summer and Devils Backbone season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Talus Slope Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Talus Slope Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.

Talus Slope Penstemon and Devils Backbone Physical Information

Talus Slope Penstemon and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Talus Slope Penstemon height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Talus Slope Penstemon and Devils Backbone are as follows:

Talus Slope Penstemon flower color: White and Light Pink
Talus Slope Penstemon leaf color: Dark Red
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy

Care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Devils Backbone

Care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Talus Slope Penstemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.