Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
Central America
Types
-
Trollius laxus , Trollius asiaticus , Trollius pumilus
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Crimson
Orange, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Palmate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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 after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma
blisters, Burning sensation, Diarrhea, Irritation to intestines, Kidney Disease
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Bog Garden, Borders, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, small hedge, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Traditional medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Cottage garden, Flower borders, Informal Garden, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
GOMPHRENA globosa 'Bicolor Rose'
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
Globe Amaranth, Globe Flower, Gomphrena
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
globe flower
In German
Kracher penstemon
Trollblumen
In French
Firecracker penstemon
globe flower
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
Trollius
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
globe flower
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
Trollius
In Polish
petarda penstemon
Pełnik
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
globe flower
Order
Lamiales
Ranunculales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Rhamnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Globe Flower
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Globe Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Globe Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Globe Flower season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Globe Flower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Globe Flower is Neutral.
Firecracker Penstemon and Globe Flower Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Globe Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Globe Flower height is 15.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Globe Flower are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Globe Flower flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Globe Flower leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Globe Flower
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Globe Flower 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 Globe Flower pruning is done Prune after flowering, 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 Globe Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.