Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
-
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Crimson
Blue, Dark Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Loam
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 dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Flying insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, 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, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
CAMASSIA quamash 'Blue Melody'
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
Blue Melody Camas, Camas
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
केमाज़
In German
Kracher penstemon
Camas
In French
Firecracker penstemon
Camas
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
Camas
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
Camas
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
Camas
In Polish
petarda penstemon
Camas
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
camas
Order
Lamiales
Asparagales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Firecracker Penstemon and Camas
Wondering what are the properties of Firecracker Penstemon and Camas? We provide you with everything About Firecracker Penstemon and Camas. Firecracker Penstemon doesn't have thorns and Camas doesn't have thorns. Also Firecracker Penstemon does not have fragrant flowers. Firecracker Penstemon has allergic reactions like Asthma and Camas 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 Camas and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Camas
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Camas is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Camas Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Camas season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Camas is Loam while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Camas is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Firecracker Penstemon and Camas Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Camas physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Camas height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Camas are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Camas flower color: Blue and Dark Blue
- Camas leaf color: Green and Ivory
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Camas
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Camas 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 Camas pruning is done 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 Camas needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.