Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Grass
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States
North America, Canada, Mexico
Types
Penstemon
Panicum abscissum, Panicum acostia, Panicum amarum
Habitat
Fields, open Woodlands, Wood Margins
Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-9
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Red
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Red
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Red
Red, Green, Orange, Blue Green, Gray Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Lance-shaped to oblong
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Divison, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Complete balanced fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds, Wildlife
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Wild gardens
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Tooth ache
-
Part of Plant Used
Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Cattle Fodder, Used as Biofuel
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON digitalis 'Husker Red'
PANICUM virgatum
Common Name
Husker Red Penstemon, Talus Slope Penstemon
Switchgrass
In Hindi
Talus Slope Penstemon
Switchgrass
In German
Gehängeschutt Penstemon
Switchgrass
In French
Talus Slope Penstemon
switchgrass
In Spanish
Astrágalo pendiente Penstemon
switchgrass
In Greek
Αστράγαλος Κλίση Penstemon
switchgrass
In Portuguese
Talus Penstemon Slope
switchgrass
In Polish
Talus Slope Penstemon
switchgrass
In Latin
Talus Clivo Persicaria
switchgrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Cyperales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Switchgrass
Season and care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Switchgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Talus Slope Penstemon and Switchgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Talus Slope Penstemon season is Spring and Summer and Switchgrass season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Talus Slope Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Talus Slope Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Talus Slope Penstemon and Switchgrass Physical Information
Talus Slope Penstemon and Switchgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Talus Slope Penstemon height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Talus Slope Penstemon and Switchgrass are as follows:
Talus Slope Penstemon flower color: White and Light Pink
Talus Slope Penstemon leaf color: Dark Red
Switchgrass flower color: Green
- Switchgrass leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Switchgrass
Care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Switchgrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Talus Slope Penstemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Switchgrass pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Talus Slope Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Switchgrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.