Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
Eastern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Crimson
White, Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Light Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
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
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
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
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Root rot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma
Dizziness, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Acne, Aging, Hair Loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used as Biofuel, 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
Edible, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
CORDIA subcordata
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
Beach Cordia, Island Walnut, Kou, Sea Trumpet
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
Cordia subcordata
In German
Kracher penstemon
Cordia subcordata
In French
Firecracker penstemon
Cordia subcordata
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
Cordia subcordata
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
Cordia subcordata
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
Cordia subcordata
In Polish
petarda penstemon
Cordia subcordata
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
Cordia subcordata
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Kou
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Kou is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Kou Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Kou season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Kou is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Kou is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Firecracker Penstemon and Kou Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Kou physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Kou height is 760.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Kou are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Kou flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Orange Red
- Kou leaf color: Green
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Kou
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Kou 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 Kou pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Firecracker Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kou needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.