Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Vegetable
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
-
Wild cabbage, Cabbage, Savoy cabbage
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
Fertile bottom land, Moist Soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Crimson
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
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, Needs a lot of water initially, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Insects
Allergy
Asthma
allergic reaction, breathing problems, Dizziness, Headache, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, Runny nose, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification, Fiber, Minerals, Nutrients, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
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
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
BRASSICA oleracea 'Diablo'( Gemmifera Group)
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
Brussels Sprouts
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
Brussels Sprouts plant
In German
Kracher penstemon
Rosenkohl Pflanze
In French
Firecracker penstemon
Choux de Bruxelles plante
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
planta de coles de Bruselas
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
φυτό Λαχανάκια Βρυξελλών
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
Couves de Bruxelas planta
In Polish
petarda penstemon
Brukselka roślin
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
Bruxellis pullulat herba
Order
Lamiales
Capparales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Brussels Sprouts
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Brussels Sprouts is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Brussels Sprouts Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Brussels Sprouts season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Brussels Sprouts is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Brussels Sprouts is Neutral.
Firecracker Penstemon and Brussels Sprouts Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Brussels Sprouts physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Brussels Sprouts height is 121.92 cm and width 60.96 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Brussels Sprouts are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Brussels Sprouts flower color: Yellow
- Brussels Sprouts leaf color:
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Brussels Sprouts
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Brussels Sprouts 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 Brussels Sprouts pruning is done Prune lower leaves, 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 Brussels Sprouts needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.