Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Herbs
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
Europe, Western Asia, India
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
Fields, meadows
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 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
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
bipinnate
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Runners, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Drought Tolerant, 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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Beetles, Butterflies, Flies
Allergy
Asthma
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Antispasmodic, bowel syndrome, Sedative, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Herb
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Cutflower, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
MATRICARIA recutita
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
German Chamomile, Scented Mayweed
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
जर्मन कैमोमाइल
In German
Kracher penstemon
Echte Kamille
In French
Firecracker penstemon
Matricaria recutita
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
Matricaria recutita
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
γερμανικό χαμομήλι
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
Camomila vulgar
In Polish
petarda penstemon
Rumianek pospolity
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
Matricaria chamomilla
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Penstemon
Matricaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and German Chamomile
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and German Chamomile is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and German Chamomile Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and German Chamomile season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for German Chamomile is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for German Chamomile is Acidic, Neutral.
Firecracker Penstemon and German Chamomile Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and German Chamomile physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas German Chamomile height is 20.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and German Chamomile are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
German Chamomile flower color: White and Yellow
- German Chamomile leaf color: Green
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and German Chamomile
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and German Chamomile 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 German Chamomile 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 German Chamomile needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.