Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Flowering Plants
  
Tree
  
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States
  
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Fields, open Woodlands, Wood Margins
  
Deciduous forests, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
  
10-13
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
12-9
  
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
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
  
Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Brown
  
Sandy Brown, Chocolate
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Red
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Red
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Red
  
Red, Green, Copper
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Red, Copper
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Lance-shaped to oblong
  
Oval to egg shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
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
  
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
  
Wet Site
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
  
Seedlings, Spores
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Average Water Needs
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
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
  
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter, Prune for shortening long shoots
  
Fertilizers
Complete balanced fertilizer
  
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Root rot
  
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
  
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Mild Allergen
  
allergic conjunctivitis, Anxiety, Red eyes, sneezing, Sore eyes
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Wild gardens
  
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Sometimes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Tooth ache
  
Detoxification, Hormonal Balancing, Liver problems, Obesity, Regulates Blood Sugar
  
Part of Plant Used
Root
  
Leaves
  
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
  
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON digitalis 'Husker Red'
  
LAGERSTROEMIA speciosa
  
Common Name
Husker Red Penstemon, Talus Slope Penstemon
  
Pride-of-India, Queen's crape-myrtle,
  
In Hindi
Talus Slope Penstemon
  
जरुल
  
In German
Gehängeschutt Penstemon
  
Königinblume
  
In French
Talus Slope Penstemon
  
lilas des Indes, Lagerstroemia speciosa
  
In Spanish
Astrágalo pendiente Penstemon
  
Banabá Plant
  
In Greek
Αστράγαλος Κλίση Penstemon
  
Lagerstroemia speciosa
  
In Portuguese
Talus Penstemon Slope
  
Resedá-gigante
  
In Polish
Talus Slope Penstemon
  
Lagerstremia wspaniała
  
In Latin
Talus Clivo Persicaria
  
Lagerstroemia speciosa
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Scrophulariales
  
Myrtales
  
Family
Scrophulariaceae
  
Lythraceae
  
Genus
Penstemon
  
Lagerstroemia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Rosids
  
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 Pride of India
Season and care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Pride of India is important to know. While considering everything about Talus Slope Penstemon and Pride of India Care, growing season is an essential factor. Talus Slope Penstemon season is Spring and Summer and Pride of India season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Talus Slope Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Pride of India is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Talus Slope Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pride of India is Acidic, Neutral.
Talus Slope Penstemon and Pride of India Physical Information
Talus Slope Penstemon and Pride of India physical information is very important for comparison. Talus Slope Penstemon height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Pride of India height is 610.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Talus Slope Penstemon and Pride of India are as follows:
Talus Slope Penstemon flower color: White and Light Pink
Talus Slope Penstemon leaf color: Dark Red
Pride of India flower color: Pink, Light Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Pride of India leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Pride of India
Care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Pride of India include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Talus Slope Penstemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pride of India pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter and Prune for shortening long shoots. In summer Talus Slope Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pride of India needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.