Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Herbs
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
India, Iran
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
Desert, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
-
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Crimson
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brownish Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Orange, Brown, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Compound
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
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 water excessively
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
Clay, 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
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
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Asthma
convulsions, gastro-intestinal problems, Miscarriage
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Asthma, Bronchitis, epilepsy, Laxative, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a flavouring in food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Edible, Tropical
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
Ferula assa-foetida
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
Asafoetida
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
हींग
In German
Kracher penstemon
asafoetida
In French
Firecracker penstemon
Asafoetida
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
Asa fétida
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
Μηδικό σίλφιο
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
Asafoetida
In Polish
petarda penstemon
Asafoetida
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
Asafoetida
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Firecracker Penstemon and Asafoetida
Wondering what are the properties of Firecracker Penstemon and Asafoetida? We provide you with everything About Firecracker Penstemon and Asafoetida. Firecracker Penstemon doesn't have thorns and Asafoetida doesn't have thorns. Also Firecracker Penstemon does not have fragrant flowers. Firecracker Penstemon has allergic reactions like Asthma and Asafoetida 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 Asafoetida and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Asafoetida
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Asafoetida is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Asafoetida Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Asafoetida season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Asafoetida is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Asafoetida is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Firecracker Penstemon and Asafoetida Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Asafoetida physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Asafoetida height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Asafoetida are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Asafoetida flower color: Yellow green
- Asafoetida leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Asafoetida
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Asafoetida 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 Asafoetida 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 Asafoetida needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.