Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States
Canada
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, open Woodlands, Wood Margins
coastal environs, Deciduous forests, Fields
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
8-14
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, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Red
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Red
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Red
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Lance-shaped to oblong
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires a lot of watering, 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, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Complete balanced fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Root rot
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Bugs
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Wild gardens
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tooth ache
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Asthma, Dehydration, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Problems, Fatigue, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver problems, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Swelling, Ulcers, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Edible syrup, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON digitalis 'Husker Red'
Rosa nutkana
Common Name
Husker Red Penstemon, Talus Slope Penstemon
Nootka rose, bristly rose, wild rose
In Hindi
Talus Slope Penstemon
Nootka गुलाब
In German
Gehängeschutt Penstemon
Nootka Rose
In French
Talus Slope Penstemon
Rosa nutkana
In Spanish
Astrágalo pendiente Penstemon
Nootka rose
In Greek
Αστράγαλος Κλίση Penstemon
Rosa nutkana
In Portuguese
Talus Penstemon Slope
Nootka rose
In Polish
Talus Slope Penstemon
Nootka róży
In Latin
Talus Clivo Persicaria
Rosa nutkana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Rosales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Rosoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Nootka rose
Season and care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Nootka rose is important to know. While considering everything about Talus Slope Penstemon and Nootka rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Talus Slope Penstemon season is Spring and Summer and Nootka rose season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Talus Slope Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Nootka rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Talus Slope Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Nootka rose is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Talus Slope Penstemon and Nootka rose Physical Information
Talus Slope Penstemon and Nootka rose physical information is very important for comparison. Talus Slope Penstemon height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Nootka rose height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Talus Slope Penstemon and Nootka rose are as follows:
Talus Slope Penstemon flower color: White and Light Pink
Talus Slope Penstemon leaf color: Dark Red
Nootka rose flower color: Yellow
- Nootka rose leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Nootka rose
Care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Nootka rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Talus Slope Penstemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Nootka rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Talus Slope Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nootka rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.