Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States
Asia, Europe
Types
Not Available
Blue & Purple Rain viola, Bowles' Black pansy, Fizzy Lemonberry pansy, Karma Yellow pansy
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, open Woodlands, Wood Margins
Fields, gardens, meadows, rocky outcrops, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-8
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
A1, A2, 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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Blue, Orange, Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
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
Leaf Shape
Lance-shaped to oblong
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Rich, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Fall, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Rich, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Complete balanced fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Root rot
Aphids, Crown rot, Downy mildew, Gray mold, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Slugs, Snails, Spot anthracnose
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Wild gardens
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tooth ache
Asthma, epilepsy, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Foundation
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON digitalis 'Husker Red'
Viola tricolor var. hortensis
Common Name
Husker Red Penstemon, Talus Slope Penstemon
Pansy
In Hindi
Talus Slope Penstemon
स्रीवत
In German
Gehängeschutt Penstemon
Stiefmütterchen
In French
Talus Slope Penstemon
Pensée
In Spanish
Astrágalo pendiente Penstemon
Pensamiento
In Greek
Αστράγαλος Κλίση Penstemon
πανσές
In Portuguese
Talus Penstemon Slope
amor-perfeito
In Polish
Talus Slope Penstemon
Bratek
In Latin
Talus Clivo Persicaria
Cinaede fill
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Malpighiales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Violaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Pansy
Season and care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Pansy is important to know. While considering everything about Talus Slope Penstemon and Pansy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Talus Slope Penstemon season is Spring and Summer and Pansy season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Talus Slope Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Pansy is Rich, Well drained while the PH of soil for Talus Slope Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pansy is Acidic.
Talus Slope Penstemon and Pansy Physical Information
Talus Slope Penstemon and Pansy physical information is very important for comparison. Talus Slope Penstemon height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Pansy height is 1.50 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Talus Slope Penstemon and Pansy are as follows:
Talus Slope Penstemon flower color: White and Light Pink
Talus Slope Penstemon leaf color: Dark Red
Pansy flower color: Blue, Orange, Pink, Red and White
- Pansy leaf color: Green
Care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Pansy
Care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Pansy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Talus Slope Penstemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pansy pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove deadheads. In summer Talus Slope Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pansy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.