Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, open Woodlands, Wood Margins
Dry Forest, Lowland
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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Red
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Red
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Red
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Olive
Leaf Shape
Lance-shaped to oblong
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
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, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Root rot
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Wild gardens
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Blood purifying
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Tooth ache
anti-inflammatory, Gout, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for ship building
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON digitalis 'Husker Red'
GUAIACUM sanctum
Common Name
Husker Red Penstemon, Talus Slope Penstemon
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
In Hindi
Talus Slope Penstemon
Holywood
In German
Gehängeschutt Penstemon
Holywood
In French
Talus Slope Penstemon
Holywood
In Spanish
Astrágalo pendiente Penstemon
Holywood
In Greek
Αστράγαλος Κλίση Penstemon
Holywood
In Portuguese
Talus Penstemon Slope
Holywood
In Polish
Talus Slope Penstemon
Holywood
In Latin
Talus Clivo Persicaria
Holywood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Sapindales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Zygophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Zygophylloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Holywood
Season and care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Holywood is important to know. While considering everything about Talus Slope Penstemon and Holywood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Talus Slope Penstemon season is Spring and Summer and Holywood season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Talus Slope Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Holywood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Talus Slope Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Holywood is Neutral, Alkaline.
Talus Slope Penstemon and Holywood Physical Information
Talus Slope Penstemon and Holywood physical information is very important for comparison. Talus Slope Penstemon height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Holywood height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Talus Slope Penstemon and Holywood are as follows:
Talus Slope Penstemon flower color: White and Light Pink
Talus Slope Penstemon leaf color: Dark Red
Holywood flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
- Holywood leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Holywood
Care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Holywood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Talus Slope Penstemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Holywood 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 Holywood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.