Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs
Flowering Plants
Origin
Asia, Northeastern Europe
Southwestern United States, California
Types
Garden mum, Tricolor chrysanthemum, Indian chrysanthemum, Corn marigold
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Habitat
By seashore, Grassland, Thickets
Dry areas, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-9
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, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White, Yellow
Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Green
Plant Season
Fall, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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, Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth, Remove shoots
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, Botrytis head rot, Caterpillars, Cutworms, Powdery mildew, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Slugs, Spider mites, Thripes
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Hay fever, Inflammation to sinuses or hives, Skin rash
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Chest pain, Diabetes, Headache, High blood pressure, Swelling
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Chrysanthemums
PENSTEMON eatonii
Common Name
Chrysanths
Firecracker Penstemon
In Hindi
Chrysanthemums
Firecracker penstemon
In German
Chrysanthemen
Kracher penstemon
In French
Chrysanthèmes
Firecracker penstemon
In Spanish
Crisantemos
Penstemon del petardo
In Greek
χρυσάνθεμα
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
In Portuguese
Crisântemos
Penstemon do foguete
In Polish
Chryzantemy
petarda penstemon
In Latin
Chrysanthemums
Firecracker Persicaria
Family
Asteraceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Chrysanthemum
Penstemon
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Chrysanthemum and Firecracker Penstemon
Wondering what are the properties of Chrysanthemum and Firecracker Penstemon? We provide you with everything About Chrysanthemum and Firecracker Penstemon. Chrysanthemum doesn't have thorns and Firecracker Penstemon doesn't have thorns. Also Chrysanthemum does not have fragrant flowers. Chrysanthemum has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eczema, Hay fever, Inflammation to sinuses or hives and Skin rash and Firecracker Penstemon has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eczema, Hay fever, Inflammation to sinuses or hives and Skin rash. 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 Chrysanthemum and Firecracker Penstemon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chrysanthemum and Firecracker Penstemon
Season and care of Chrysanthemum and Firecracker Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Chrysanthemum and Firecracker Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chrysanthemum season is Fall and Summer and Firecracker Penstemon season is Fall and Summer. The type of soil for Chrysanthemum is Well drained and for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chrysanthemum is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Chrysanthemum and Firecracker Penstemon Physical Information
Chrysanthemum and Firecracker Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Chrysanthemum height is 2.50 cm and width 1.50 cm whereas Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Chrysanthemum and Firecracker Penstemon are as follows:
Chrysanthemum flower color: Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White and Yellow
Chrysanthemum leaf color: Dark Green
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
- Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Care of Chrysanthemum and Firecracker Penstemon
Care of Chrysanthemum and Firecracker Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chrysanthemum pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth and Remove shoots 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 Chrysanthemum 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.