Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants
Shrub
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
Brazil
Types
-
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Crimson
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
ABUTILON megapotamicum
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
Abutilon
In German
Kracher penstemon
Abutilon
In French
Firecracker penstemon
Abutilon
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
Abutilon
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
Abutilon
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
Abutilon
In Polish
petarda penstemon
Abutilon
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
Abutilon
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Abutilon
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Abutilon is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Abutilon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Abutilon season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Abutilon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Firecracker Penstemon and Abutilon Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Abutilon physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Abutilon are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
- Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Abutilon
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Abutilon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Firecracker Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.