Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States
China, Japan
Types
Not Available
it is a type of blueberry
Habitat
Fields, open Woodlands, Wood Margins
Not Applicable
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-11
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, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Red
Green, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Red, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lance-shaped to oblong
Crescent-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Ample 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
Prune in winter, Prune when young, Remove branches, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
Complete balanced fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Root rot
Black Silt, Leaf rust, Sooty Mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Wild gardens
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Tooth ache
Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Improving mental health, Vitamin C, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Edible syrup, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON digitalis 'Husker Red'
ELAEOCARPUS decipiens
Common Name
Husker Red Penstemon, Talus Slope Penstemon
Japanese Blueberry
In Hindi
Talus Slope Penstemon
जापानी ब्लूबेरी
In German
Gehängeschutt Penstemon
japanische Blaubeere
In French
Talus Slope Penstemon
bleuet japonais
In Spanish
Astrágalo pendiente Penstemon
arándanos japonés
In Greek
Αστράγαλος Κλίση Penstemon
ιαπωνική βατόμουρου
In Portuguese
Talus Penstemon Slope
blueberry japonês
In Polish
Talus Slope Penstemon
Japoński borówki
In Latin
Talus Clivo Persicaria
Vaccinium Italica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Scrophulariales
Oxalidales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Elaeocarpaceae
Genus
Penstemon
Elaeocarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Japanese Blueberry
Season and care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Japanese Blueberry is important to know. While considering everything about Talus Slope Penstemon and Japanese Blueberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Talus Slope Penstemon season is Spring and Summer and Japanese Blueberry season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Talus Slope Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Japanese Blueberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Talus Slope Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Blueberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Talus Slope Penstemon and Japanese Blueberry Physical Information
Talus Slope Penstemon and Japanese Blueberry physical information is very important for comparison. Talus Slope Penstemon height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Japanese Blueberry height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Talus Slope Penstemon and Japanese Blueberry are as follows:
Talus Slope Penstemon flower color: White and Light Pink
Talus Slope Penstemon leaf color: Dark Red
Japanese Blueberry flower color: White
- Japanese Blueberry leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Bronze and Orange Red
Care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Japanese Blueberry
Care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Japanese Blueberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Talus Slope Penstemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Blueberry pruning is done Prune in winter, Prune when young, Remove branches and Remove short twigs. In summer Talus Slope Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Blueberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.