Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants
Vegetable
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
Europe
Types
-
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-7
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Crimson
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Oblong Circular Round
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
Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Bacterial soft rot, Blackleg, Damping off, Damping-off, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Red blotch, Watery soft rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Allergy
Asthma
Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
अजवाइन गोभी
In German
Kracher penstemon
Sellerie Kohl
In French
Firecracker penstemon
céleri chou
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
apio col
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
σέλινο Λάχανο
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
aipo couve
In Polish
petarda penstemon
seler Kapusta
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
Brassica apium
Order
Lamiales
Brassicales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Celery Cabbage
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Celery Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Celery Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Celery Cabbage season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Celery Cabbage is Neutral.
Firecracker Penstemon and Celery Cabbage Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Celery Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Celery Cabbage are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Celery Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Celery Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Celery Cabbage
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Celery Cabbage 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 Celery Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Firecracker Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Celery Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.