Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
Latin America and the Caribbean
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
Humid climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Crimson
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From Rhizomes, Micropropagation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Fertilize every two months
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Healing
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Florist trade and landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
HELICONIA psittacorum 'Lady Di'
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
Heliconia, Lady Di Heliconia, Parakeet Flower
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
Heliconia
In German
Kracher penstemon
Heliconia
In French
Firecracker penstemon
Heliconia
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
Heliconia
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
Heliconia
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
Heliconia
In Polish
petarda penstemon
Heliconia
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
Heliconia
Order
Lamiales
Zingiberales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Heliconiaceae
Genus
Penstemon
Heliconia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Heliconia
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Heliconia is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Heliconia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Heliconia season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Heliconia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Heliconia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Firecracker Penstemon and Heliconia Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Heliconia physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Heliconia height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Heliconia are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Heliconia flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Orange Red
- Heliconia leaf color: Green
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Heliconia
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Heliconia 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 Heliconia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Heliconia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.