Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Grass
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
Middle Africa
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
Floodplains, Forest margins, Tropical regions, waterways, Wet lands, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
7-11
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
Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Purple
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
-
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Nitrogen, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Flying insects
Allergy
Asthma
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Food for animals, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Eye Problems, Headache, Skin Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
PENNISETUM purpureum 'Prince'
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
Elephant Grass
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
हाथी घास
In German
Kracher penstemon
Elefantengras
In French
Firecracker penstemon
l'herbe à éléphant
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
pasto elefante
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
ελέφαντα χόρτο
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
capim-elefante
In Polish
petarda penstemon
trawa słoniowa
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
elephanti herba
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Penstemon
Pennisetum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Elephant Grass
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Elephant Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Elephant Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Elephant Grass season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Elephant Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Elephant Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Firecracker Penstemon and Elephant Grass Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Elephant Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Elephant Grass height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Elephant Grass are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Elephant Grass flower color: Sandy Brown
- Elephant Grass leaf color: Purple
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Elephant Grass
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Elephant Grass 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 Elephant Grass pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Firecracker Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elephant Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.