Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
-
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
Lake Sides, limestone outcrops, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Crimson
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Orange, Burgundy, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Narrowly obovate
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Medium
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
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
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
anti-inflammatory, Antitussive, Depurative, Haemostatic, Pectoral
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Cottage garden, Flower borders
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
Aster amellus
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
Aster
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
एस्टर
In German
Kracher penstemon
Astern
In French
Firecracker penstemon
Aster
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
Aster
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
αστήρ
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
Aster
In Polish
petarda penstemon
aster
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
Aster
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Firecracker Penstemon and Aster
Wondering what are the properties of Firecracker Penstemon and Aster? We provide you with everything About Firecracker Penstemon and Aster. Firecracker Penstemon doesn't have thorns and Aster doesn't have thorns. Also Firecracker Penstemon does not have fragrant flowers. Firecracker Penstemon has allergic reactions like Asthma and Aster 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 Aster and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Aster
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Aster is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Aster Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Aster season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Aster is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Aster is Acidic, Neutral.
Firecracker Penstemon and Aster Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Aster physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Aster height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Aster are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Aster flower color: White and Light Pink
- Aster leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Aster
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Aster 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 Aster 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 Aster needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.