Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Herbs
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
Slopes, Stony hillsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Crimson
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Deltoid
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, 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, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Insects, Wildlife
Allergy
Asthma
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Antiscrophulatic, Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
RUMEX scutatus
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
French Sorrel, Buckler-Leaved Sorrel, shield-leaf sorrel
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
French Sorrel
In German
Kracher penstemon
Schild-Ampfer
In French
Firecracker penstemon
French Sorrel
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
French Sorrel
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
French Sorrel
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
French Sorrel
In Polish
petarda penstemon
Szczaw tarczolistny
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
French Sorrel
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Polygonaceae
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 French Sorrel
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and French Sorrel is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and French Sorrel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and French Sorrel season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for French Sorrel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for French Sorrel is Acidic, Neutral.
Firecracker Penstemon and French Sorrel Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and French Sorrel physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas French Sorrel height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and French Sorrel are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
French Sorrel flower color: Green
- French Sorrel leaf color: Green
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and French Sorrel
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and French Sorrel 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 French Sorrel 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 French Sorrel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.