Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Herbs
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, open Woodlands, Wood Margins
Shaded sites, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-9
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Red
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Red
Red, Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance-shaped to oblong
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Not Available
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Complete balanced fertilizer
Not Available
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Root rot
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Wild gardens
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Tooth ache
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Root
Leaves, Root, Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON digitalis 'Husker Red'
GERANIUM robertianum
Common Name
Husker Red Penstemon, Talus Slope Penstemon
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
In Hindi
Talus Slope Penstemon
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
In German
Gehängeschutt Penstemon
Kraut Robert
In French
Talus Slope Penstemon
herbe à Robert
In Spanish
Astrágalo pendiente Penstemon
hierba de San Roberto
In Greek
Αστράγαλος Κλίση Penstemon
βότανο Robert
In Portuguese
Talus Penstemon Slope
erva robert
In Polish
Talus Slope Penstemon
herb robert
In Latin
Talus Clivo Persicaria
Robertus herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Geraniales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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 Herb Robert
Season and care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Herb Robert is important to know. While considering everything about Talus Slope Penstemon and Herb Robert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Talus Slope Penstemon season is Spring and Summer and Herb Robert season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Talus Slope Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Talus Slope Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Talus Slope Penstemon and Herb Robert Physical Information
Talus Slope Penstemon and Herb Robert physical information is very important for comparison. Talus Slope Penstemon height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Talus Slope Penstemon and Herb Robert are as follows:
Talus Slope Penstemon flower color: White and Light Pink
Talus Slope Penstemon leaf color: Dark Red
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
- Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Herb Robert
Care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Herb Robert include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Talus Slope Penstemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Talus Slope Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Herb Robert needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.