Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Shrub
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
China, Japan
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Crimson
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Rhomboid
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Needs less watering, Water Deeply
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
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Insects
bees, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Drought and Wet Site, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
-
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
CARYOPTERIS incana
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
bluebeard
you shu
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
Bluebeard
In German
Kracher penstemon
Blaubart
In French
Firecracker penstemon
Bluebeard
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
Barba Azul
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
Κυανοπώγωνα
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
Barba Azul
In Polish
petarda penstemon
Sinobrody
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
Bluebeard
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Verbenaceae
Genus
Penstemon
Caryopteris
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Firecracker Penstemon and Bluebeard
Wondering what are the properties of Firecracker Penstemon and Bluebeard? We provide you with everything About Firecracker Penstemon and Bluebeard. Firecracker Penstemon doesn't have thorns and Bluebeard doesn't have thorns. Also Firecracker Penstemon does not have fragrant flowers. Firecracker Penstemon has allergic reactions like Asthma and Bluebeard 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 Bluebeard and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Bluebeard
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Bluebeard is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Bluebeard Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Bluebeard season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Bluebeard is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bluebeard is Acidic, Neutral.
Firecracker Penstemon and Bluebeard Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Bluebeard physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Bluebeard height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Bluebeard are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Bluebeard flower color: Blue Violet
- Bluebeard leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Bluebeard
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Bluebeard 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 Bluebeard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Firecracker Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bluebeard needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.