Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Southwestern United States, California
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Dry areas, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
-
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender
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 Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Sandy
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Part sun
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
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Burns, Eczema, Gastritis, Inflammation, Insect Bites, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Ulcers
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Malva Neglecta
PENSTEMON eatonii
Common Name
Common Mallow
Firecracker Penstemon
In Hindi
malva neglecta
Firecracker penstemon
In German
malva neglecta
Kracher penstemon
In French
malva neglecta
Firecracker penstemon
In Spanish
Malva neglecta
Penstemon del petardo
In Greek
Malva neglecta
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
In Portuguese
malva neglecta
Penstemon do foguete
In Polish
Ślaz zaniedbany
petarda penstemon
In Latin
neglecta malva
Firecracker Persicaria
Family
Malvaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Common Mallow and Firecracker Penstemon
Wondering what are the properties of Common Mallow and Firecracker Penstemon? We provide you with everything About Common Mallow and Firecracker Penstemon. Common Mallow doesn't have thorns and Firecracker Penstemon doesn't have thorns. Also Common Mallow does not have fragrant flowers. Common Mallow 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 Common Mallow and Firecracker Penstemon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Common Mallow and Firecracker Penstemon
Season and care of Common Mallow and Firecracker Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Common Mallow and Firecracker Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Mallow season is and Firecracker Penstemon season is . The type of soil for Common Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Common Mallow is Acidic, Neutral and for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Common Mallow and Firecracker Penstemon Physical Information
Common Mallow and Firecracker Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Common Mallow height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Common Mallow and Firecracker Penstemon are as follows:
Common Mallow flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Common Mallow leaf color: Green
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
- Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Care of Common Mallow and Firecracker Penstemon
Care of Common Mallow and Firecracker Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Mallow 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 Common Mallow 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.