Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
-
Chionodoxa luciliae
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Crimson
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
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
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Winter
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
Early Spring, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Flying insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
CHIONODOXA
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
Chionodoxa
In German
Kracher penstemon
Chionodoxa
In French
Firecracker penstemon
Chionodoxa
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
Chionodoxa
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
Chionodoxa
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
Chionodoxa
In Polish
petarda penstemon
Chionodoxa
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
Chionodoxa
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Penstemon
Chionodoxa
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Firecracker Penstemon and Chionodoxa
Wondering what are the properties of Firecracker Penstemon and Chionodoxa? We provide you with everything About Firecracker Penstemon and Chionodoxa. Firecracker Penstemon doesn't have thorns and Chionodoxa doesn't have thorns. Also Firecracker Penstemon does not have fragrant flowers. Firecracker Penstemon has allergic reactions like Asthma and Chionodoxa 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 Chionodoxa and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Chionodoxa
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Chionodoxa is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Chionodoxa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Chionodoxa season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Chionodoxa is Loam while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Firecracker Penstemon and Chionodoxa Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Chionodoxa physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Chionodoxa are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
- Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Chionodoxa
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Chionodoxa 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 Chionodoxa pruning is done 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 Chionodoxa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.