Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
California
Types
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Blue Iceberg, Cannibal, Muller
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
Woodland Garden Canopy
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Awl-Shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Requires large amount of water
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
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
prune to control shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Grey mold, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Chickarees, Sapsuckers, White-headed woodpeckers
Allergy
Asthma
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used for making fence posts, Used to make wood shingles
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
SEQUOIADENDRON giganteum
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
Giant Sequoia
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
Giant Sequoia
In German
Kracher penstemon
Giant Sequoia
In French
Firecracker penstemon
Séquoia géant
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
Secoya gigante
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
Giant Sequoia
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
Sequoia gigante
In Polish
petarda penstemon
Giant Sequoia
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
Giant Sequoia
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Penstemon
Sequoiadendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Properties of Firecracker Penstemon and Giant Sequoia
Wondering what are the properties of Firecracker Penstemon and Giant Sequoia? We provide you with everything About Firecracker Penstemon and Giant Sequoia. Firecracker Penstemon doesn't have thorns and Giant Sequoia doesn't have thorns. Also Firecracker Penstemon does not have fragrant flowers. Firecracker Penstemon has allergic reactions like Asthma and Giant Sequoia 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 Giant Sequoia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Giant Sequoia
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Giant Sequoia is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Giant Sequoia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Giant Sequoia season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Giant Sequoia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Giant Sequoia is Acidic, Neutral.
Firecracker Penstemon and Giant Sequoia Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Giant Sequoia physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Giant Sequoia height is 2,440.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Giant Sequoia are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Giant Sequoia flower color:
- Giant Sequoia leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Giant Sequoia
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Giant Sequoia 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 Giant Sequoia pruning is done prune to control shape. In summer Firecracker Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Giant Sequoia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.