Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants
Origin
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Southwestern United States, California
Habitat
Mountain Slopes
Dry areas, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink
Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, 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
Fungal leaf spots
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as firewood, Wood is used fore making tools
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Escallonia resinosa
PENSTEMON eatonii
Common Name
Escallonia
Firecracker Penstemon
In Hindi
गम
Firecracker penstemon
In German
Gummi
Kracher penstemon
In French
gomme
Firecracker penstemon
In Spanish
goma
Penstemon del petardo
In Greek
κόμμι
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
In Portuguese
goma
Penstemon do foguete
In Polish
guma
petarda penstemon
In Latin
Euonymus
Firecracker Persicaria
Order
Escalloniales
Lamiales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Escallonia
Penstemon
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Escallonioideae
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Properties of Escallonia and Firecracker Penstemon
Wondering what are the properties of Escallonia and Firecracker Penstemon? We provide you with everything About Escallonia and Firecracker Penstemon. Escallonia doesn't have thorns and Firecracker Penstemon doesn't have thorns. Also Escallonia does not have fragrant flowers. Escallonia 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 Escallonia and Firecracker Penstemon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Escallonia and Firecracker Penstemon
Season and care of Escallonia and Firecracker Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Escallonia and Firecracker Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Escallonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Firecracker Penstemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Escallonia is Loam, Sand and for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Escallonia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Escallonia and Firecracker Penstemon Physical Information
Escallonia and Firecracker Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Escallonia height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Escallonia and Firecracker Penstemon are as follows:
Escallonia flower color: White and Pink
Escallonia leaf color: Dark Green
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
- Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Care of Escallonia and Firecracker Penstemon
Care of Escallonia and Firecracker Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Escallonia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers 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 Escallonia 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.