Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Shrub
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
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Types
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Pixie Bush, Claypan Grass
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
Desert, Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Crimson
Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Purple, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
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Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
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, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, 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
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, 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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
EREMOPHILA 'Valentine'
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
Poverty Bush, Fuchsia bush
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
एमु बुश
In German
Kracher penstemon
Emu Bush
In French
Firecracker penstemon
Emu Bush
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
Emu Bush
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
emu Μπους
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
Emu de Bush
In Polish
petarda penstemon
Emu Bush
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
Emu Bush
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Myoporaceae
Genus
Penstemon
Eremophila
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Emu Bush
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Emu Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Emu Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Emu Bush season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Emu Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Emu Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Firecracker Penstemon and Emu Bush Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Emu Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Emu Bush height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Emu Bush are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Emu Bush flower color: Magenta and Rose
- Emu Bush leaf color: Purple, Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Emu Bush
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Emu Bush 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 Emu Bush pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, 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 Emu Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.