Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Grass
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
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Types
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Karl Feather Reed Grass
Avalanche
Eldorado
Overdam
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Crimson
Light brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
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Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Spores
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
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Asthma
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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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
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
Feather Reed Grass
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
पंख ईख घास
In German
Kracher penstemon
Feather Reed Grass
In French
Firecracker penstemon
Feather Reed Herbe
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
Pluma Reed Hierba
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
Αστραπή Reed Χόρτο
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
Pena Reed grama
In Polish
petarda penstemon
Pióro Reed trawy
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
Pluma Grass
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Penstemon
Calamagrostis
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Feather Reed Grass
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Feather Reed Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Feather Reed Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Feather Reed Grass season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Feather Reed Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Feather Reed Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Firecracker Penstemon and Feather Reed Grass Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Feather Reed Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Feather Reed Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Feather Reed Grass are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Feather Reed Grass flower color: Light brown
- Feather Reed Grass leaf color: Green
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Feather Reed Grass
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Feather Reed 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 Feather Reed Grass pruning is done 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 Feather Reed Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.