Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Biennials
Type
Flowering Plants
Epiphyte
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States
Africa, Middle Africa
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Fields, open Woodlands, Wood Margins
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions, tropical grasslands, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-14
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, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold, Bronze, Brown, Sienna
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Lance-shaped to oblong
Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Root rot
Armored scales, Mealy bugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Mild Allergen
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Wild gardens
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tooth ache
Aphrodisiac, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Root
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Unknown
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON digitalis 'Husker Red'
ANSELLIA africana
Common Name
Husker Red Penstemon, Talus Slope Penstemon
African Ansellia, Leopard Orchid
In Hindi
Talus Slope Penstemon
Ansellia
In German
Gehängeschutt Penstemon
Ansellia
In French
Talus Slope Penstemon
léopard orchidée
In Spanish
Astrágalo pendiente Penstemon
orchidée léopard
In Greek
Αστράγαλος Κλίση Penstemon
Ansellia
In Portuguese
Talus Penstemon Slope
Ansellia
In Polish
Talus Slope Penstemon
Ansellia
In Latin
Talus Clivo Persicaria
Ansellia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Asparagales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Cymbidieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Leopard Orchid
Season and care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Leopard Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Talus Slope Penstemon and Leopard Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Talus Slope Penstemon season is Spring and Summer and Leopard Orchid season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Talus Slope Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Leopard Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Talus Slope Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Leopard Orchid is Not Available.
Talus Slope Penstemon and Leopard Orchid Physical Information
Talus Slope Penstemon and Leopard Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Talus Slope Penstemon height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Leopard Orchid height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Talus Slope Penstemon and Leopard Orchid are as follows:
Talus Slope Penstemon flower color: White and Light Pink
Talus Slope Penstemon leaf color: Dark Red
Leopard Orchid flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold, Bronze, Brown and Sienna
- Leopard Orchid leaf color: Green
Care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Leopard Orchid
Care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Leopard Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Talus Slope Penstemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Leopard Orchid 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 Leopard Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.