Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Vegetable
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
Africa, Asia
Types
-
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
Anthropogenic, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Crimson
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Purple, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, 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
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Aphids, Beetles, Blight, Cutworms, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Aphids, Beetles, Insects
Allergy
Asthma
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
बैंगन
In German
Kracher penstemon
Aubergine
In French
Firecracker penstemon
Aubergine
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
Berenjena
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
Μελιτζάνα
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
Berinjela
In Polish
petarda penstemon
Bakłażan
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
Eggplant
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Penstemon
Solanum L
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids
Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Eggplant
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Eggplant is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Eggplant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Eggplant season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Eggplant is Neutral.
Firecracker Penstemon and Eggplant Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Eggplant physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Eggplant are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
- Eggplant leaf color: Green
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Eggplant
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Eggplant 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 Eggplant 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 Eggplant needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.