Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants
Shrub
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
Woods
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Crimson
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Green
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting
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
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Minerals, Rich in protein, tonic in pregnancy, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
CORYLUS avellana 'Contorta'
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
common hazel
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
contorted filbert
In German
Kracher penstemon
contorted filbert
In French
Firecracker penstemon
noisetier contorsionné
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
avellana contorsionada
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
παραμορφωμένες φουντουκιού
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
filbert contorcido
In Polish
petarda penstemon
wykrzywioną leszczyna
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
contortis Avellanam
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Contorted Filbert
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Contorted Filbert is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Contorted Filbert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Contorted Filbert season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Contorted Filbert is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Contorted Filbert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Firecracker Penstemon and Contorted Filbert Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Contorted Filbert physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Contorted Filbert height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Contorted Filbert are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Contorted Filbert flower color: Yellow
- Contorted Filbert leaf color: Green
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Contorted Filbert
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Contorted Filbert 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 Contorted Filbert 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 Contorted Filbert needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.