Type
Flowering Plants
Fruit
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
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Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Crimson
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Purple, Burgundy, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Palmate
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water frequently
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Thinning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Apply N-P-K, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Birds, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
RIBES x culverwellii
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
Jostaberry
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
Jostaberry
In German
Kracher penstemon
Jostaberry
In French
Firecracker penstemon
casseille
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
Jostaberry
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
Jostaberry
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
Jostaberry
In Polish
petarda penstemon
Jostaberry
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
OLIVE
Order
Lamiales
Saxifragales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Jostaberry
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Jostaberry is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Jostaberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Jostaberry season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Jostaberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Jostaberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Firecracker Penstemon and Jostaberry Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Jostaberry physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Jostaberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Jostaberry are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Jostaberry flower color: Green and Purple
- Jostaberry leaf color: Green
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Jostaberry
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Jostaberry 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 Jostaberry pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Thinning. In summer Firecracker Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jostaberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.