Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Shrub
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
-
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
Banks, Lake Sides, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Crimson
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green, Brown, Dark Red
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Acuminate
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
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Divison, 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
Average Water Needs
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
Average
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Wild gardens, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
-
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
CORNUS amomum
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
silky cornel
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
Kinnikinnick
In German
Kracher penstemon
Kinnikinnick
In French
Firecracker penstemon
Kinnikinnick
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
Kinnikinnick
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
Kinnikinnick
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
Kinnikinnick
In Polish
petarda penstemon
Kinnikinnick
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
Kinnikinnick
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Kinnikinnick
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Kinnikinnick is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Kinnikinnick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Kinnikinnick season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Kinnikinnick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Kinnikinnick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Firecracker Penstemon and Kinnikinnick Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Kinnikinnick physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Kinnikinnick height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Kinnikinnick are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Kinnikinnick flower color: Ivory
- Kinnikinnick leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Kinnikinnick
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Kinnikinnick 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 Kinnikinnick 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 Kinnikinnick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.