Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
South America
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Crimson
White, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
broad, flat
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Aphids, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Aphids
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
BROWALLIA speciosa
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
Amethyst Flower
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
नीलम फूल
In German
Kracher penstemon
Amethyst Blume
In French
Firecracker penstemon
Améthyste Fleur
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
amatista flor
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
Αμέθυστος λουλούδι
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
flor Amethyst
In Polish
petarda penstemon
Amethyst Flower
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
Amethyst Flower
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Penstemon
Browallia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Firecracker Penstemon and Amethyst Flower
Wondering what are the properties of Firecracker Penstemon and Amethyst Flower? We provide you with everything About Firecracker Penstemon and Amethyst Flower. Firecracker Penstemon doesn't have thorns and Amethyst Flower doesn't have thorns. Also Firecracker Penstemon does not have fragrant flowers. Firecracker Penstemon has allergic reactions like Asthma and Amethyst Flower 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 Amethyst Flower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Amethyst Flower
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Amethyst Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Amethyst Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Amethyst Flower season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Amethyst Flower is Loam while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Amethyst Flower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Firecracker Penstemon and Amethyst Flower Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Amethyst Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Amethyst Flower height is 30.00 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Amethyst Flower are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Amethyst Flower flower color: White and Blue Violet
- Amethyst Flower leaf color: Light Green
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Amethyst Flower
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Amethyst Flower 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 Amethyst Flower 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 Amethyst Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.