Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Fruit
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
China
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
Sandy Soil
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
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, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Crimson
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Peach
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Canker, Insects, Mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Formal Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Antioxidants, Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
PRUNUS persica 'Early Elberta'
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
Early Elberta Peach, Peach, Yellow Freestone Peach
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
Early Elberta Peach
In German
Kracher penstemon
Early Elberta Peach
In French
Firecracker penstemon
Early Elberta Peach
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
Early Elberta Peach
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
Early Elberta Peach
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
Early Elberta Peach
In Polish
petarda penstemon
Early Elberta Peach
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
Early Elberta Peach
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Amygdaloideae
Properties of Firecracker Penstemon and Early Elberta Peach
Wondering what are the properties of Firecracker Penstemon and Early Elberta Peach? We provide you with everything About Firecracker Penstemon and Early Elberta Peach. Firecracker Penstemon doesn't have thorns and Early Elberta Peach doesn't have thorns. Also Firecracker Penstemon does not have fragrant flowers. Firecracker Penstemon has allergic reactions like Asthma and Early Elberta Peach 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 Early Elberta Peach and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Early Elberta Peach
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Early Elberta Peach is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Early Elberta Peach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Early Elberta Peach season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Early Elberta Peach is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Early Elberta Peach is Acidic, Neutral.
Firecracker Penstemon and Early Elberta Peach Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Early Elberta Peach physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Early Elberta Peach height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Early Elberta Peach are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Early Elberta Peach flower color: White and Light Pink
- Early Elberta Peach leaf color: Green
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Early Elberta Peach
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Early Elberta Peach 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 Early Elberta Peach 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 Early Elberta Peach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.