Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants
Origin
Morocco
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States
Types
Linaria vulgaris
Penstemon
Habitat
Desert, Mediterranean region, subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
Fields, open Woodlands, Wood Margins
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
3-8
Sunset Zone
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Violet
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Linear
Lance-shaped to oblong
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Balanced liquid fertilizer
Complete balanced fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew
Leaf spot, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, pollinators
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
Borders, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
-
Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
LINARIA maroccana
PENSTEMON digitalis 'Husker Red'
Common Name
Baby Snapdragon, Morocco Toadflax, Toadflax
Husker Red Penstemon, Talus Slope Penstemon
In Hindi
Toadflax
Talus Slope Penstemon
In German
Toadflax
Gehängeschutt Penstemon
In French
Toadflax
Talus Slope Penstemon
In Spanish
Toadflax
Astrágalo pendiente Penstemon
In Greek
Toadflax
Αστράγαλος Κλίση Penstemon
In Portuguese
Linária
Talus Penstemon Slope
In Polish
Toadflax
Talus Slope Penstemon
In Latin
Toadflax
Talus Clivo Persicaria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Scrophulariales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Toadflax and Talus Slope Penstemon
Season and care of Toadflax and Talus Slope Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Toadflax and Talus Slope Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Toadflax season is Summer and Talus Slope Penstemon season is Summer. The type of soil for Toadflax is Loam, Sand and for Talus Slope Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Toadflax is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Talus Slope Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Toadflax and Talus Slope Penstemon Physical Information
Toadflax and Talus Slope Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Toadflax height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Talus Slope Penstemon height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Toadflax and Talus Slope Penstemon are as follows:
Toadflax flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Violet
Toadflax leaf color: Green
Talus Slope Penstemon flower color: White and Light Pink
- Talus Slope Penstemon leaf color: Dark Red
Care of Toadflax and Talus Slope Penstemon
Care of Toadflax and Talus Slope Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Toadflax pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Talus Slope Penstemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Toadflax needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Talus Slope Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.