Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
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Bald cypress is a cypress type
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
Humid climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Crimson
Green, Bronze, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Lime Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Copper, Bronze
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Spring
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
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
Keep plant submerged in 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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 late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Beetles, Blight, Chlorosis, Drought, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Acne, Skin Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Handicrafts, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
TAXODIUM distichum
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
Bald Cypress
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
bald cypress
In German
Kracher penstemon
kahlen Zypresse
In French
Firecracker penstemon
cyprès chauve
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
ciprés calvo
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
φαλακρό κυπαρίσσι
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
calvo cipreste
In Polish
petarda penstemon
Łysy drzewa cyprysowego
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
dilata calvitium cypressus
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Bald Cypress
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Bald Cypress is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Bald Cypress Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Bald Cypress season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Bald Cypress is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bald Cypress is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Firecracker Penstemon and Bald Cypress Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Bald Cypress physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Bald Cypress height is 2,130.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Bald Cypress are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Bald Cypress flower color: Green, Bronze and Brown
- Bald Cypress leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Bald Cypress
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Bald Cypress 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 Bald Cypress pruning is done Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Firecracker Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bald Cypress needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.