Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Grass
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States
South-Eastern Asia, Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China, Japan, New Zealand
Types
Not Available
Emerald zoysia, Compadre zoysia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, open Woodlands, Wood Margins
gardens, Hillside, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
7-12
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
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Red
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Red
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Red
Dark Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Shape
Lance-shaped to oblong
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs a lot of water initially, 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
Loam
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
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune grass to maintain level
Fertilizers
Complete balanced fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Root rot
Army-worms, Mosquito, Red blotch, White grubs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Light Frost, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aphids, Cats, Mosquitos, Snails, White bugs
Allergy
Mild Allergen
allergic conjunctivitis, Skin irritation, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Wild gardens
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Prevent Soil Erosion, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
Tooth ache
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used for bedding in gardens, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON digitalis 'Husker Red'
ZOYSIA
Common Name
Husker Red Penstemon, Talus Slope Penstemon
Zoysia
In Hindi
Talus Slope Penstemon
Zoysia
In German
Gehängeschutt Penstemon
Zoysia
In French
Talus Slope Penstemon
Zoysia
In Spanish
Astrágalo pendiente Penstemon
Zoysia
In Greek
Αστράγαλος Κλίση Penstemon
Zoysia
In Portuguese
Talus Penstemon Slope
Zoysia
In Polish
Talus Slope Penstemon
Zoysia
In Latin
Talus Clivo Persicaria
Zoysia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Cyperales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Penstemon
Zoysia Willd
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Zoyaseiae
Subfamily
Not Available
Chloridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Zoysia
Season and care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Zoysia is important to know. While considering everything about Talus Slope Penstemon and Zoysia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Talus Slope Penstemon season is Spring and Summer and Zoysia season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Talus Slope Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Zoysia is Loam while the PH of soil for Talus Slope Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Zoysia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Talus Slope Penstemon and Zoysia Physical Information
Talus Slope Penstemon and Zoysia physical information is very important for comparison. Talus Slope Penstemon height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Zoysia height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Talus Slope Penstemon and Zoysia are as follows:
Talus Slope Penstemon flower color: White and Light Pink
Talus Slope Penstemon leaf color: Dark Red
Zoysia flower color: Not Available
- Zoysia leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Zoysia
Care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Zoysia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Talus Slope Penstemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Zoysia pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary and Prune grass to maintain level. In summer Talus Slope Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zoysia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.