Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Palm or Cycad
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Crimson
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
-
Drought, Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
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, Do Not over Water, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Ganoderma root rot, Leafhoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Buds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
SABAL yapa
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
Huano, Thatch Palm
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
हुआन
In German
Kracher penstemon
Huan
In French
Firecracker penstemon
Huan
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
Huan
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
Χουάν
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
Huan
In Polish
petarda penstemon
Huan
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
Huano
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Arecaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Huano
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Huano is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Huano Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Huano season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Huano is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Huano is Neutral, Alkaline.
Firecracker Penstemon and Huano Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Huano physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Huano height is 550.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Huano are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Huano flower color: Ivory
- Huano leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Huano
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Huano 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 Huano 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 Huano needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.