Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
-
shadbush, wild plum
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
Swamps, Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Crimson
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Violet, Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, 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
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Bacterial leaf spot, Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve skin condition, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Food for animals, Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, 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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
AMELANCHIER arborea
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
Juneberry
In German
Kracher penstemon
Felsenbirnen
In French
Firecracker penstemon
Amélanchier
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
Amelanchier
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
Juneberry
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
Amelanchier
In Polish
petarda penstemon
Świdośliwa
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
Amelanchier
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Penstemon
Amelanchier
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Juneberry
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Juneberry is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Juneberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Juneberry season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Juneberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Juneberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Firecracker Penstemon and Juneberry Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Juneberry physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Juneberry height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Juneberry are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Juneberry flower color: White
- Juneberry leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Juneberry
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Juneberry 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 Juneberry pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Firecracker Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Juneberry needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Less Watering.