Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
Corsica, Sardinia
Southwestern United States, California
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Dry areas, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-9
Sunset Zone
Not Availble
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Plant Season
Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Moist but well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Moisture
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Myrtus communis
PENSTEMON eatonii
Common Name
Common Myrtle
Firecracker Penstemon
In Hindi
Common myrtle
Firecracker penstemon
In German
Myrte
Kracher penstemon
In French
Myrtus communis
Firecracker penstemon
In Spanish
Myrtus communis
Penstemon del petardo
In Greek
κοινή μυρτιά
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
In Portuguese
murta comum
Penstemon do foguete
In Polish
Mirt zwyczajny
petarda penstemon
In Latin
myrto Common
Firecracker Persicaria
Family
Myrtaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Common Myrtle and Firecracker Penstemon
Wondering what are the properties of Common Myrtle and Firecracker Penstemon? We provide you with everything About Common Myrtle and Firecracker Penstemon. Common Myrtle doesn't have thorns and Firecracker Penstemon doesn't have thorns. Also Common Myrtle does not have fragrant flowers. Common Myrtle 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 Myrtle and Firecracker Penstemon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Common Myrtle and Firecracker Penstemon
Season and care of Common Myrtle and Firecracker Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Common Myrtle and Firecracker Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Myrtle season is Summer and Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer. The type of soil for Common Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Common Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Common Myrtle and Firecracker Penstemon Physical Information
Common Myrtle and Firecracker Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Common Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Common Myrtle and Firecracker Penstemon are as follows:
Common Myrtle flower color: White
Common Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
- Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Care of Common Myrtle and Firecracker Penstemon
Care of Common Myrtle and Firecracker Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Firecracker Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.