Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Shrub
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Types
-
Epigeal, Hypogeal
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Crimson
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Reniform
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
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
reseeds, root cutting
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, Keep the Soil well drained
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
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 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
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma
Kidney Disease
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Beans
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Basketary, Edible seed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
COTYLEDON
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
बीजपत्र
In German
Kracher penstemon
Cotyledon
In French
Firecracker penstemon
Cotyledon
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
Cotyledon
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
Cotyledon
In Polish
petarda penstemon
Liścień
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
Cotyledon
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Penstemon
Cotyledon L.
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Rosids
Properties of Firecracker Penstemon and Cotyledon
Wondering what are the properties of Firecracker Penstemon and Cotyledon? We provide you with everything About Firecracker Penstemon and Cotyledon. Firecracker Penstemon doesn't have thorns and Cotyledon doesn't have thorns. Also Firecracker Penstemon does not have fragrant flowers. Firecracker Penstemon has allergic reactions like Asthma and Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Cotyledon
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Cotyledon is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Cotyledon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Cotyledon season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Cotyledon is Sand while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cotyledon is Neutral.
Firecracker Penstemon and Cotyledon Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Cotyledon physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Cotyledon are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
- Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Cotyledon
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.