Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
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Types
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Rosa foetida bicolor
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
Foot Hills
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Crimson
Orange Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings
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
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Beetles, Black Spot, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Rust, Scale insects, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
Rosa foetida
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
Austrian briar, Persian yellow rose, Austrian copper rose
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
Austrian copper rose
In German
Kracher penstemon
Die Gelbe Rose, Fuchs-Rose, Wachs-Rose, Persische Gold-Rose, Austrian Briar
In French
Firecracker penstemon
Le rosier fétide
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
Rosa foetida
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
Austrian copper rose
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
Rosa fétida
In Polish
petarda penstemon
Róża żółta
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
Austrian copper rose
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Austrian Copper Rose
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Austrian Copper Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Austrian Copper Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Austrian Copper Rose season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Austrian Copper Rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Austrian Copper Rose is Acidic, Neutral.
Firecracker Penstemon and Austrian Copper Rose Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Austrian Copper Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Austrian Copper Rose height is 150.00 cm and width 170.00 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Austrian Copper Rose are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Austrian Copper Rose flower color: Orange Red and Yellow
- Austrian Copper Rose leaf color: Green
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Austrian Copper Rose
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Austrian Copper Rose 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 Austrian Copper Rose 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 Austrian Copper Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.