Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Vegetable
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Crimson
Brown, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Oblovate
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
-
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Asthma
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
CUCURBITA pepo 'Table Gold Acorn'
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
Acorn Squash
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
Hydrangea
In German
Kracher penstemon
Hortensie
In French
Firecracker penstemon
Hortensia
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
Hortensia
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
Hortênsia
In Polish
petarda penstemon
Hortensja
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
Hibiscus
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Properties of Firecracker Penstemon and Acorn Squash
Wondering what are the properties of Firecracker Penstemon and Acorn Squash? We provide you with everything About Firecracker Penstemon and Acorn Squash. Firecracker Penstemon doesn't have thorns and Acorn Squash doesn't have thorns. Also Firecracker Penstemon does not have fragrant flowers. Firecracker Penstemon has allergic reactions like Asthma and Acorn Squash has allergic reactions like Asthma. 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 Firecracker Penstemon and Acorn Squash and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Acorn Squash
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Acorn Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Acorn Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Acorn Squash season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Acorn Squash is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Acorn Squash is Neutral.
Firecracker Penstemon and Acorn Squash Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Acorn Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Acorn Squash height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Acorn Squash are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Acorn Squash flower color: Brown and Sandy Brown
- Acorn Squash leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Acorn Squash
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Acorn Squash 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 Acorn Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Firecracker Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Acorn Squash needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.