Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Vegetable
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States
Europe
Types
Not Available
Amber globe, Baby bunch turnips, Purple top
Habitat
Fields, open Woodlands, Wood Margins
Fields, Vegetable Gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
6-11
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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Red
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Red
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lance-shaped to oblong
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Complete balanced fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Root rot
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Downy mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Beet armyworms, Caterpillar, white worms
Allergy
Mild Allergen
angioedema, Oral Allergy, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Wild gardens
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tooth ache
Bone strength, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Root
Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Food for animals, Used as a vegetable, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON digitalis 'Husker Red'
BRASSICA rapa 'Hakurei'
Common Name
Husker Red Penstemon, Talus Slope Penstemon
Turnip
In Hindi
Talus Slope Penstemon
शलजम
In German
Gehängeschutt Penstemon
Rübe
In French
Talus Slope Penstemon
Navet
In Spanish
Astrágalo pendiente Penstemon
Nabo
In Greek
Αστράγαλος Κλίση Penstemon
Γογγύλι
In Portuguese
Talus Penstemon Slope
Nabo
In Polish
Talus Slope Penstemon
Rzepa
In Latin
Talus Clivo Persicaria
rapa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Brassicales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Brassiceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Turnip
Season and care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Turnip is important to know. While considering everything about Talus Slope Penstemon and Turnip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Talus Slope Penstemon season is Spring and Summer and Turnip season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Talus Slope Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Turnip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Talus Slope Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Turnip is Acidic, Neutral.
Talus Slope Penstemon and Turnip Physical Information
Talus Slope Penstemon and Turnip physical information is very important for comparison. Talus Slope Penstemon height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Turnip height is 25.40 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Talus Slope Penstemon and Turnip are as follows:
Talus Slope Penstemon flower color: White and Light Pink
Talus Slope Penstemon leaf color: Dark Red
Turnip flower color: Yellow
- Turnip leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Turnip
Care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Turnip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Talus Slope Penstemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Turnip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Talus Slope Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Turnip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.