Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
Africa, Kenya, South Africa
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Tropical regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
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Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Crimson
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer
Spring
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
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs a lot of moisture in the growing season, Stop watering completely once the plant becomes dormant
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Shade, Indirect sunlight, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Cut away fading foliage, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Potash
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bulbs, Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Flower borders, Screening
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
Freesia refracta
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
Freesia
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
Freesia
In German
Kracher penstemon
Freesie
In French
Firecracker penstemon
Freesia
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
fresia
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
freesia
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
freesia
In Polish
petarda penstemon
frezja
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
Freesia
Order
Lamiales
Asparagales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Freesia
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Freesia is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Freesia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Freesia season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Freesia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Freesia is Slightly Acidic.
Firecracker Penstemon and Freesia Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Freesia physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Freesia height is 50.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Freesia are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Freesia flower color: Yellow
- Freesia leaf color: Green
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Freesia
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Freesia 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 Freesia pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Firecracker Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Freesia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.