Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants
Vegetable
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
-
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
-9999
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Crimson
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green, Black
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Do Not 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
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 leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cercospora leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma
Hives, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
CAPSICUM annuum
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
Pepper
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
शिमला मिर्च
In German
Kracher penstemon
Capsicum
In French
Firecracker penstemon
Capsicum
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
Pimiento
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
Κοκκινοπίπερο
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
cápsico
In Polish
petarda penstemon
papryka
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
Capsicum
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Capsicum
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Capsicum is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Capsicum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Capsicum season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Capsicum is Loam while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Capsicum is Neutral.
Firecracker Penstemon and Capsicum Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Capsicum physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Capsicum are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Capsicum flower color: White
- Capsicum leaf color: Green
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Capsicum
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Capsicum 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 Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Firecracker Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Capsicum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.