Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
South America
Southwestern United States, California
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Dry areas, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 17, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Blue Violet
Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Oblong
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
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
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BROWALLIA speciosa
PENSTEMON eatonii
Common Name
Amethyst Flower
Firecracker Penstemon
In Hindi
नीलम फूल
Firecracker penstemon
In German
Amethyst Blume
Kracher penstemon
In French
Améthyste Fleur
Firecracker penstemon
In Spanish
amatista flor
Penstemon del petardo
In Greek
Αμέθυστος λουλούδι
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
In Portuguese
flor Amethyst
Penstemon do foguete
In Polish
Amethyst Flower
petarda penstemon
In Latin
Amethyst Flower
Firecracker Persicaria
Family
Solanaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Browallia
Penstemon
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Amethyst Flower and Firecracker Penstemon
Wondering what are the properties of Amethyst Flower and Firecracker Penstemon? We provide you with everything About Amethyst Flower and Firecracker Penstemon. Amethyst Flower doesn't have thorns and Firecracker Penstemon doesn't have thorns. Also Amethyst Flower does not have fragrant flowers. Amethyst Flower has allergic reactions like and Firecracker Penstemon has allergic reactions like . 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 Amethyst Flower and Firecracker Penstemon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Amethyst Flower and Firecracker Penstemon
Season and care of Amethyst Flower and Firecracker Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Amethyst Flower and Firecracker Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Amethyst Flower season is Summer and Fall and Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Amethyst Flower is Loam and for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Amethyst Flower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Amethyst Flower and Firecracker Penstemon Physical Information
Amethyst Flower and Firecracker Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Amethyst Flower height is 30.00 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Amethyst Flower and Firecracker Penstemon are as follows:
Amethyst Flower flower color: White and Blue Violet
Amethyst Flower leaf color: Light Green
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
- Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Care of Amethyst Flower and Firecracker Penstemon
Care of Amethyst Flower and Firecracker Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Amethyst Flower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Amethyst Flower 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.