Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States
Madagascar
Types
Penstemon
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Habitat
Fields, open Woodlands, Wood Margins
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
8-11
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Red
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lance-shaped to oblong
Subulate
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Wild gardens
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tooth ache
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Part of Plant Used
Root
Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON digitalis 'Husker Red'
Cyperus Alternifolius
Common Name
Husker Red Penstemon, Talus Slope Penstemon
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
In Hindi
Talus Slope Penstemon
Umbrella Plant
In German
Gehängeschutt Penstemon
Dach-Anlage
In French
Talus Slope Penstemon
Parapluie Plante
In Spanish
Astrágalo pendiente Penstemon
Umbrella Plant
In Greek
Αστράγαλος Κλίση Penstemon
ομπρέλα φυτών
In Portuguese
Talus Penstemon Slope
Planta do guarda-chuva
In Polish
Talus Slope Penstemon
parasol roślin
In Latin
Talus Clivo Persicaria
O Planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Poales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Umbrella Sedge
Season and care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Umbrella Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Talus Slope Penstemon and Umbrella Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Talus Slope Penstemon season is Spring and Summer and Umbrella Sedge season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Talus Slope Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Talus Slope Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Talus Slope Penstemon and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information
Talus Slope Penstemon and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Talus Slope Penstemon height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Talus Slope Penstemon and Umbrella Sedge are as follows:
Talus Slope Penstemon flower color: White and Light Pink
Talus Slope Penstemon leaf color: Dark Red
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
- Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Umbrella Sedge
Care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Umbrella Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Talus Slope Penstemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Umbrella Sedge 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 Umbrella Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.