Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Fruit
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States
Southeastern United States
Types
Not Available
Woodard, Tifblue, Garden Blue
Habitat
Fields, open Woodlands, Wood Margins
Barren pine land, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
6-9
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
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Red
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Red
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Red
Red, Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance-shaped to oblong
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
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
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Complete balanced fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilizers high in ammonia
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Root rot
Birds
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Wild gardens
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Tooth ache
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON digitalis 'Husker Red'
VACCINIUM ashei
Common Name
Husker Red Penstemon, Talus Slope Penstemon
Rabbiteye Blueberry
In Hindi
Talus Slope Penstemon
Rabbiteye ब्लूबेरी
In German
Gehängeschutt Penstemon
Rabbiteye Blueberry
In French
Talus Slope Penstemon
rabbiteye Blueberry
In Spanish
Astrágalo pendiente Penstemon
rabbiteye arándano
In Greek
Αστράγαλος Κλίση Penstemon
rabbiteye Blueberry
In Portuguese
Talus Penstemon Slope
de mirtilo
In Polish
Talus Slope Penstemon
Rabbiteye Blueberry
In Latin
Talus Clivo Persicaria
deerberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Ericales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Penstemon
Vaccinium
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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 Rabbiteye Blueberry
Season and care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Rabbiteye Blueberry is important to know. While considering everything about Talus Slope Penstemon and Rabbiteye Blueberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Talus Slope Penstemon season is Spring and Summer and Rabbiteye Blueberry season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Talus Slope Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Rabbiteye Blueberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Talus Slope Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Rabbiteye Blueberry is Acidic.
Talus Slope Penstemon and Rabbiteye Blueberry Physical Information
Talus Slope Penstemon and Rabbiteye Blueberry physical information is very important for comparison. Talus Slope Penstemon height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Rabbiteye Blueberry height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Talus Slope Penstemon and Rabbiteye Blueberry are as follows:
Talus Slope Penstemon flower color: White and Light Pink
Talus Slope Penstemon leaf color: Dark Red
Rabbiteye Blueberry flower color: White and Light Pink
- Rabbiteye Blueberry leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Rabbiteye Blueberry
Care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Rabbiteye Blueberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Talus Slope Penstemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rabbiteye Blueberry pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Talus Slope Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rabbiteye Blueberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.