Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
Europe
Types
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Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
Alpine Meadows
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Crimson
Red, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
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Drought, Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Keep ground moist, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Rocky Soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
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Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
David Ward, Red Lungwort
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
david ward
In German
Kracher penstemon
david ward
In French
Firecracker penstemon
david ward
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
david ward
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
david ward
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
david ward
In Polish
petarda penstemon
david ward
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
david ward
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Penstemon
Pulmonaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and David Ward
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and David Ward is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and David Ward Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and David Ward season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for David Ward is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Firecracker Penstemon and David Ward Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and David Ward physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and David Ward are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
- David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and David Ward
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and David Ward 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 David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, 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 David Ward needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.