Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
Australia
Types
-
Eucalyptus crebra, Eucalyptus sideroxylon
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
gardens, Mountain tops, Open Forest, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Crimson
White, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Light Pink
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
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution and Soil Compaction, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Cold
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Medicinal oil, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
EUCALYPTUS sideroxylon
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
Ironbark
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
Ironbark
In German
Kracher penstemon
Ironbark
In French
Firecracker penstemon
Ironbark
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
Ironbark
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
Ironbark
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
Ironbark
In Polish
petarda penstemon
Ironbark
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
Ironbark
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Penstemon
Eucalyptus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Ironbark
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Ironbark is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Ironbark Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Ironbark season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Ironbark is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Ironbark is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Firecracker Penstemon and Ironbark Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Ironbark physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Ironbark height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Ironbark are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Ironbark flower color: White, Pink and Rose
- Ironbark leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Ironbark
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Ironbark 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 Ironbark pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Firecracker Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ironbark needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.