Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, open Woodlands, Wood Margins
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-15
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
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lance-shaped to oblong
Oblong or Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
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, Sand
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 dead branches
Fertilizers
Complete balanced fertilizer
Put diluted fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Root rot
Chlorosis, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Mild Allergen
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Wild gardens
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tooth ache
Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, antimicrobial, Astringent, Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Root
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON digitalis 'Husker Red'
DILLENIA indica
Common Name
Husker Red Penstemon, Talus Slope Penstemon
Chulta, Elephant Apple
In Hindi
Talus Slope Penstemon
Elephant Apple
In German
Gehängeschutt Penstemon
Elefant von Apple
In French
Talus Slope Penstemon
Elephant d'Apple
In Spanish
Astrágalo pendiente Penstemon
El elefante de Apple
In Greek
Αστράγαλος Κλίση Penstemon
ελέφαντας της Apple
In Portuguese
Talus Penstemon Slope
Elefante da Apple
In Polish
Talus Slope Penstemon
Słoń Jabłko
In Latin
Talus Clivo Persicaria
Elephant Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Dilleniales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Dilleniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, 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 Elephant Apple
Season and care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Elephant Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Talus Slope Penstemon and Elephant Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Talus Slope Penstemon season is Spring and Summer and Elephant Apple season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Talus Slope Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Talus Slope Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Talus Slope Penstemon and Elephant Apple Physical Information
Talus Slope Penstemon and Elephant Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Talus Slope Penstemon height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm. The color specification of Talus Slope Penstemon and Elephant Apple are as follows:
Talus Slope Penstemon flower color: White and Light Pink
Talus Slope Penstemon leaf color: Dark Red
Elephant Apple flower color: Ivory
- Elephant Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Elephant Apple
Care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Elephant Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Talus Slope Penstemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Talus Slope Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elephant Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.