Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Fruit
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States
Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, open Woodlands, Wood Margins
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-8
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Red
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance-shaped to oblong
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Regular watering required
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Root rot
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Cats
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Wild gardens
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Tooth ache
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON digitalis 'Husker Red'
ACTINIDIA arguta
Common Name
Husker Red Penstemon, Talus Slope Penstemon
Hardy Kiwi
In Hindi
Talus Slope Penstemon
हार्डी कीवी
In German
Gehängeschutt Penstemon
Hardy Kiwi
In French
Talus Slope Penstemon
kiwai
In Spanish
Astrágalo pendiente Penstemon
kiwi hardy
In Greek
Αστράγαλος Κλίση Penstemon
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Talus Penstemon Slope
kiwi Hardy
In Polish
Talus Slope Penstemon
hardy kiwi
In Latin
Talus Clivo Persicaria
Hardy kiwi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Theales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Actinidiaceae
Genus
Penstemon
Actinidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Actinidiaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Hardy Kiwi
Season and care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Hardy Kiwi is important to know. While considering everything about Talus Slope Penstemon and Hardy Kiwi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Talus Slope Penstemon season is Spring and Summer and Hardy Kiwi season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Talus Slope Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Hardy Kiwi is Loam while the PH of soil for Talus Slope Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral.
Talus Slope Penstemon and Hardy Kiwi Physical Information
Talus Slope Penstemon and Hardy Kiwi physical information is very important for comparison. Talus Slope Penstemon height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Talus Slope Penstemon and Hardy Kiwi are as follows:
Talus Slope Penstemon flower color: White and Light Pink
Talus Slope Penstemon leaf color: Dark Red
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
- Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Hardy Kiwi
Care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Hardy Kiwi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Talus Slope Penstemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hardy Kiwi 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 Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water.