Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
Caribbean
Types
-
Campanula persicifolia, Campanula glomerata, Campanula carpatica
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-13
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 13, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Crimson
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
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, Keep ground moist, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Cut limbs, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
PORTLANDIA grandiflora
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
Bellflower, Jamaican Tree-lily
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
Bellflower plant
In German
Kracher penstemon
Glockenblumen - Pflanze
In French
Firecracker penstemon
plante Bellflower
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
planta de Bellflower
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
φυτό καμπανούλα
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
planta Bellflower
In Polish
petarda penstemon
dzwonek roślin
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
bellflower herba
Order
Lamiales
Gentianales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Rubiaceae
Genus
Penstemon
Portlandia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Cinchonoideae
Properties of Firecracker Penstemon and Bellflower
Wondering what are the properties of Firecracker Penstemon and Bellflower? We provide you with everything About Firecracker Penstemon and Bellflower. Firecracker Penstemon doesn't have thorns and Bellflower doesn't have thorns. Also Firecracker Penstemon does not have fragrant flowers. Firecracker Penstemon has allergic reactions like Asthma and Bellflower 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 Bellflower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Bellflower
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Bellflower is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Bellflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Bellflower season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Bellflower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bellflower is Neutral, Alkaline.
Firecracker Penstemon and Bellflower Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Bellflower physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Bellflower height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Bellflower are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Bellflower flower color: White and Light Pink
- Bellflower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Bellflower
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Bellflower 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 Bellflower pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Firecracker Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bellflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.