Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Herbs
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
Types
-
Geranium robertianum
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
Shaded sites, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Crimson
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
-
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, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
-
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Root, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
GERANIUM robertianum
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
In German
Kracher penstemon
Kraut Robert
In French
Firecracker penstemon
herbe à Robert
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
hierba de San Roberto
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
βότανο Robert
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
erva robert
In Polish
petarda penstemon
herb robert
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
Robertus herba
Order
Lamiales
Geraniales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Herb Robert
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Herb Robert is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Herb Robert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Herb Robert season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Firecracker Penstemon and Herb Robert Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Herb Robert physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Herb Robert are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
- Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Herb Robert
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Herb Robert 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 Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Firecracker Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Herb Robert needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.