Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States
Eastern Europe
Habitat
Fields, open Woodlands, Wood Margins
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-9
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, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Red
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Red
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Red
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance-shaped to oblong
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, 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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Fertilizers
Complete balanced fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Wild gardens
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tooth ache
-
Part of Plant Used
Root
-
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON digitalis 'Husker Red'
IRIS pumila
Common Name
Husker Red Penstemon, Talus Slope Penstemon
Dwarf Iris
In Hindi
Talus Slope Penstemon
Dwarf Iris
In German
Gehängeschutt Penstemon
Zwergiris
In French
Talus Slope Penstemon
Dwarf Iris
In Spanish
Astrágalo pendiente Penstemon
Enano Iris
In Greek
Αστράγαλος Κλίση Penstemon
νάνος Ίρις
In Portuguese
Talus Penstemon Slope
Dwarf Iris
In Polish
Talus Slope Penstemon
Dwarf Iris
In Latin
Talus Clivo Persicaria
Iris Dwarf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Liliales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Dwarf Iris
Season and care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Dwarf Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Talus Slope Penstemon and Dwarf Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Talus Slope Penstemon season is Spring and Summer and Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Talus Slope Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Talus Slope Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Iris is Neutral.
Talus Slope Penstemon and Dwarf Iris Physical Information
Talus Slope Penstemon and Dwarf Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Talus Slope Penstemon height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Talus Slope Penstemon and Dwarf Iris are as follows:
Talus Slope Penstemon flower color: White and Light Pink
Talus Slope Penstemon leaf color: Dark Red
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Dwarf Iris
Care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Dwarf Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Talus Slope Penstemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Iris 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 Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.