Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Southwestern United States, California
Types
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
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Habitat
marshes, Sandy flats, Slopes
Dry areas, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Gold
Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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 Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Reduce watering in winter, Water three times weekly 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, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth, prune to control shape, Prune to stimulate growth
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
-
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects, pollinators
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, 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
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
PENSTEMON eatonii
Common Name
Chincherinchee, Wonder-flower, Star-of-Bethlehem
Firecracker Penstemon
In Hindi
Chincherinchee
Firecracker penstemon
In German
Kap-Milchstern
Kracher penstemon
In French
Chincherinchee
Firecracker penstemon
In Spanish
Chincherinchee
Penstemon del petardo
In Greek
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
In Portuguese
Chinkerinchee
Penstemon do foguete
In Polish
Chincherinchee,
petarda penstemon
In Latin
Chincherinchee
Firecracker Persicaria
Order
Asparagales
Lamiales
Family
Asparagaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Ornithogalum
Penstemon
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Chincherinchee and Firecracker Penstemon
Season and care of Chincherinchee and Firecracker Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Chincherinchee and Firecracker Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chincherinchee season is Spring and Winter and Firecracker Penstemon season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Chincherinchee is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chincherinchee is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Chincherinchee and Firecracker Penstemon Physical Information
Chincherinchee and Firecracker Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Chincherinchee height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Chincherinchee and Firecracker Penstemon are as follows:
Chincherinchee flower color: Orange and Gold
Chincherinchee leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
- Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Care of Chincherinchee and Firecracker Penstemon
Care of Chincherinchee and Firecracker Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chincherinchee pruning is done Prune to control growth, prune to control shape and Prune to stimulate growth 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 Chincherinchee 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.