Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey, Northern Africa
Types
Not Available
Elegantissima boxwood, Latifolia Maculata boxwood
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
Sandy areas, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Crimson
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Sandy
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Do not water frequently
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Mildew, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Caterpillar, Early/Late Blight, Mites, Spider Mites
Allergy
Asthma
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Blackheads, Good Cleanser, Makes Hair Silkier
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Dermatitis, epilepsy, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used to make chess pieces
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Bonsai, Edging, Espalier, Foundation, Hedges, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
Buxus sempervirens
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
English boxwood
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
European boxwood
In German
Kracher penstemon
Gewöhnlicher Buchsbaum
In French
Firecracker penstemon
Buis commun
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
boj común
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
European boxwood
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
Buxo
In Polish
petarda penstemon
Bukszpan wieczniezielony
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
European boxwood
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Buxaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and English Boxwood
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and English Boxwood is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and English Boxwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and English Boxwood season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for English Boxwood is Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for English Boxwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Firecracker Penstemon and English Boxwood Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and English Boxwood physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas English Boxwood height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and English Boxwood are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
English Boxwood flower color: Yellow green
- English Boxwood leaf color: Green
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and English Boxwood
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and English Boxwood 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 English Boxwood pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 English Boxwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.