Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrubs
Flowering Plants
Origin
Africa
Southwestern United States, California
Habitat
gardens, meadows
Dry areas, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-9
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Indigo, Lavender, Light Purple
Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Yellow, Tan
-
Leaf Shape
Palmate and toothed
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Heat And Humidity
-
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
High-phosphorous fertilizers used, Organic Flower Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, fungus, Mealybugs
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Severe allergen, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Throat itching, Vomiting
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used in making blue ink
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Delphinium elatum
PENSTEMON eatonii
Common Name
Alpine delphinium, Delphium, Candle larkspur, Siberian larkspur, Musk Larkspur,
Firecracker Penstemon
In Hindi
अल्पाइन Delphinium
Firecracker penstemon
In German
Alpine Delphinium
Kracher penstemon
In French
Alpine Delphinium
Firecracker penstemon
In Spanish
Alpine Delphinium
Penstemon del petardo
In Greek
Alpine Δελφίνιο
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
In Portuguese
Alpine Delphinium
Penstemon do foguete
In Polish
Alpine Delphinium
petarda penstemon
In Latin
Alpine Delphinium
Firecracker Persicaria
Order
Ranunculales
Lamiales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Delphinium
Penstemon
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Alpine Delphinium and Firecracker Penstemon
Wondering what are the properties of Alpine Delphinium and Firecracker Penstemon? We provide you with everything About Alpine Delphinium and Firecracker Penstemon. Alpine Delphinium doesn't have thorns and Firecracker Penstemon doesn't have thorns. Also Alpine Delphinium does not have fragrant flowers. Alpine Delphinium has allergic reactions like Severe allergen, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Throat itching and Vomiting and Firecracker Penstemon has allergic reactions like Severe allergen, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Throat itching and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Alpine Delphinium and Firecracker Penstemon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Alpine Delphinium and Firecracker Penstemon
Season and care of Alpine Delphinium and Firecracker Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Alpine Delphinium and Firecracker Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alpine Delphinium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Firecracker Penstemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alpine Delphinium is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alpine Delphinium is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Alpine Delphinium and Firecracker Penstemon Physical Information
Alpine Delphinium and Firecracker Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Alpine Delphinium height is 200.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Alpine Delphinium and Firecracker Penstemon are as follows:
Alpine Delphinium flower color: Blue, Indigo, Lavender and Light Purple
Alpine Delphinium leaf color: Green
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
- Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Care of Alpine Delphinium and Firecracker Penstemon
Care of Alpine Delphinium and Firecracker Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alpine Delphinium pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves and Remove deadheads and Firecracker Penstemon pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Alpine Delphinium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firecracker Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.