Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Crimson
White, Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Reniform
Plant Season
Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Water frequently while growing, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
RANUNCULUS ficaria 'Brazen Hussy'
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
Brazen Hussy Figwort, Figwort, Lesser Celandine
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
Figwort
In German
Kracher penstemon
figwort
In French
Firecracker penstemon
scrofulaire
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
figwort
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
figwort
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
figwort
In Polish
petarda penstemon
figwort
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
Umber
Order
Lamiales
Ranunculales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Ranunculaceae
Genus
Penstemon
Ranunculus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Properties of Firecracker Penstemon and Figwort
Wondering what are the properties of Firecracker Penstemon and Figwort? We provide you with everything About Firecracker Penstemon and Figwort. Firecracker Penstemon doesn't have thorns and Figwort doesn't have thorns. Also Firecracker Penstemon does not have fragrant flowers. Firecracker Penstemon has allergic reactions like Asthma and Figwort has allergic reactions like Asthma. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Firecracker Penstemon and Figwort and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Figwort
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Figwort is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Figwort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Figwort season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Figwort is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Figwort is Acidic, Neutral.
Firecracker Penstemon and Figwort Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Figwort physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Figwort height is 5.10 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Figwort are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Figwort flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
- Figwort leaf color:
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Figwort
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Figwort 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 Figwort pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Figwort needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.