Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants
Origin
South-Central United States
Southwestern United States, California
Types
Penstemon digitalis, Penstemon barbatus, Penstemon heterophyllus
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Habitat
Rocky areas
Dry areas, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
No Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple
Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oblong
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged 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
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON cobaea
PENSTEMON eatonii
Common Name
Beardtongue
Firecracker Penstemon
In Hindi
Beardtongue
Firecracker penstemon
In German
Bartfaden
Kracher penstemon
In French
beardtongue
Firecracker penstemon
In Spanish
beardtongue
Penstemon del petardo
In Greek
Beardtongue
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
In Portuguese
Beardtongue
Penstemon do foguete
In Polish
Beardtongue
petarda penstemon
In Latin
ursus lingua
Firecracker Persicaria
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Penstemon
Penstemon
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Beardtongue and Firecracker Penstemon
Wondering what are the properties of Beardtongue and Firecracker Penstemon? We provide you with everything About Beardtongue and Firecracker Penstemon. Beardtongue doesn't have thorns and Firecracker Penstemon doesn't have thorns. Also Beardtongue does not have fragrant flowers. Beardtongue 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 Beardtongue and Firecracker Penstemon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Beardtongue and Firecracker Penstemon
Season and care of Beardtongue and Firecracker Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Beardtongue and Firecracker Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Beardtongue season is and Firecracker Penstemon season is . The type of soil for Beardtongue is Loam and for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Beardtongue is Neutral, Alkaline and for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Beardtongue and Firecracker Penstemon Physical Information
Beardtongue and Firecracker Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Beardtongue height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Beardtongue and Firecracker Penstemon are as follows:
Beardtongue flower color: White and Purple
Beardtongue leaf color: Green
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
- Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Care of Beardtongue and Firecracker Penstemon
Care of Beardtongue and Firecracker Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Beardtongue pruning is done Remove damaged 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 Beardtongue 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.