Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
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Types
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Alstroemeria aurea
Alstroemeria aurantiaca
Alstroemeria caryophyllacea
Alstroemeria haemantha
Alstroemeria ligtu
Alstroemeria psittacina
Alstroemeria pulchella
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
Forest margins, Grassland, Roadsides, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
7-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Crimson
Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Chartreuse
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Do not water frequently, Reduce watering during fall, 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, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
ALSTROEMERIA 'Parigo Charm'
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
Alstroemeria, Lily-of-the-Incas, Parigo Charm Alstroemeria
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
alstroemeria
In German
Kracher penstemon
Alstroemeria
In French
Firecracker penstemon
Alstroemeria
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
Alstroemeria
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
Alstroemeria
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
Alstroemeria
In Polish
petarda penstemon
Alstroemeria
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
Alstroemeria
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Penstemon
Alstroemeria
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Alstroemeria
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Alstroemeria is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Alstroemeria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Alstroemeria season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Alstroemeria is Loam while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Alstroemeria is Neutral.
Firecracker Penstemon and Alstroemeria Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Alstroemeria physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Alstroemeria height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Alstroemeria are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Alstroemeria flower color: Gold
- Alstroemeria leaf color: Light Green
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Alstroemeria
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Alstroemeria 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 Alstroemeria 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 Alstroemeria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.