Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
Western United States
Types
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Eastern white spruce
Black Hills white spruce
Alberta white spruce
Alaska white spruce
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
Cold Regions, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
2-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Crimson
Peach, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
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, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Asthma
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Alpine, Feature Plant, Foundation, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
PICEA pungens 'Fat Albert'
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
Fat Albert Spruce
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
फैट अल्बर्ट सजाना
In German
Kracher penstemon
Fat Albert Spruce
In French
Firecracker penstemon
Fat Albert Spruce
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
Fat Albert Spruce
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
Fat Albert έλατο
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
Fat Albert Spruce
In Polish
petarda penstemon
Fat Albert Świerk
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
Fat Albert Spruce
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Subfamily
-
Piceoideae Frankis
Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Fat Albert Spruce
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Fat Albert Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Fat Albert Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Fat Albert Spruce season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Fat Albert Spruce is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Fat Albert Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Firecracker Penstemon and Fat Albert Spruce Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Fat Albert Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Fat Albert Spruce height is 300.00 cm and width 210.00 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Fat Albert Spruce are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Fat Albert Spruce flower color: Peach and Pink
- Fat Albert Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Steel Blue
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Fat Albert Spruce
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Fat Albert Spruce 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 Fat Albert Spruce 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 Fat Albert Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.