Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
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Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
gardens, Hillside, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
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, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Crimson
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer
Spring
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Does not require lot of watering, Keep ground moist, Water when soil is dry
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
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
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, 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, Leaves, Rhizomes, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a sedative, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
IRIS 'Beverly Sills'
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
Iris-Tall Bearded
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
Beverly Sills Iris Plant
In German
Kracher penstemon
Beverly Sills Iris Pflanze
In French
Firecracker penstemon
Beverly Sills Iris Plante
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
Planta Iris Sills Beverly
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
Μπέβερλι Σιλς Iris Φυτών
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
Beverly Sills Iris planta
In Polish
petarda penstemon
Beverly Sills Iris Roślin
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
Beverly Sills Iris Planta
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Beverly Sills Iris
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Beverly Sills Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Beverly Sills Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Beverly Sills Iris season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Beverly Sills Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Beverly Sills Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Firecracker Penstemon and Beverly Sills Iris Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Beverly Sills Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Beverly Sills Iris height is 50.80 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Beverly Sills Iris are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Beverly Sills Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate and Black
- Beverly Sills Iris leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Beverly Sills Iris
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Beverly Sills Iris 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 Beverly Sills Iris 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 Beverly Sills Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.