Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Herbs
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
Southern Europe
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Crimson
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, 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, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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
Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Asthma
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
Applemint Tree
In German
Kracher penstemon
Applemint Baum
In French
Firecracker penstemon
Applemint Arbre
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
Árbol Applemint
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
Applemint Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
Árvore applemint
In Polish
petarda penstemon
Applemint Drzewo
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
Applemint ligno
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Applemint
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Applemint is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Applemint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Applemint season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral.
Firecracker Penstemon and Applemint Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Applemint physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width 2.50 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Applemint are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
- Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Applemint
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Applemint 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 Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, 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 Applemint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.