Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants
Vegetable
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States
Central America, Mexico
Types
Penstemon
Slicing, Pickling and burpless
Habitat
Fields, open Woodlands, Wood Margins
Floodplains, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
7-8
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
A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Red
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Red
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Red
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Lance-shaped to oblong
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
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
Prune after flowering, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
Complete balanced fertilizer
Compost, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Root rot
Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Leaf spot, Striped cucumber beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Ants, Birds, Flying insects, Insects, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Wild gardens
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Tooth ache
Antioxidants, Combats Stress, Fiber, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Inflammation, Rich in Iron
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON digitalis 'Husker Red'
MELOTHRIA scabra
Common Name
Husker Red Penstemon, Talus Slope Penstemon
Mexican Sour Gherkins, cucamelon
In Hindi
Talus Slope Penstemon
Mousemelon
In German
Gehängeschutt Penstemon
Maus Melone
In French
Talus Slope Penstemon
Mousemelon
In Spanish
Astrágalo pendiente Penstemon
Mousemelon
In Greek
Αστράγαλος Κλίση Penstemon
πεπόνι ποντίκι
In Portuguese
Talus Penstemon Slope
melão rato
In Polish
Talus Slope Penstemon
mysz melona
In Latin
Talus Clivo Persicaria
mouse melon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Cucurbitales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Mouse Melon
Season and care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Mouse Melon is important to know. While considering everything about Talus Slope Penstemon and Mouse Melon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Talus Slope Penstemon season is Spring and Summer and Mouse Melon season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Talus Slope Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Mouse Melon is Loam while the PH of soil for Talus Slope Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mouse Melon is Neutral.
Talus Slope Penstemon and Mouse Melon Physical Information
Talus Slope Penstemon and Mouse Melon physical information is very important for comparison. Talus Slope Penstemon height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Mouse Melon height is 15.20 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Talus Slope Penstemon and Mouse Melon are as follows:
Talus Slope Penstemon flower color: White and Light Pink
Talus Slope Penstemon leaf color: Dark Red
Mouse Melon flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Mouse Melon leaf color: Light Green
Care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Mouse Melon
Care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Mouse Melon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Talus Slope Penstemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mouse Melon pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove shoots. In summer Talus Slope Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mouse Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.