Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Texas
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
Cultivated Beds, Sandy areas, Sunny Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Crimson
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Oval to egg shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs a lot of moisture in the growing season, Reduce watering in winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
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, Bumblebees
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Analgesic, Febrifuge, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Chewing
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
PENSTEMON grandiflorus 'Prairie Snow'
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
Large Beardtongue, Prairie Snow Beardtongue
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
Large Beardtongue
In German
Kracher penstemon
Large Beardtongue
In French
Firecracker penstemon
Large Beardtongue
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
Large Beardtongue
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
Large Beardtongue
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
Large Beardtongue
In Polish
petarda penstemon
Large Beardtongue
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
Large Beardtongue
Order
Lamiales
Scrophulariales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Penstemon
Penstemon
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Firecracker Penstemon and Large Beardtongue
Wondering what are the properties of Firecracker Penstemon and Large Beardtongue? We provide you with everything About Firecracker Penstemon and Large Beardtongue. Firecracker Penstemon doesn't have thorns and Large Beardtongue doesn't have thorns. Also Firecracker Penstemon does not have fragrant flowers. Firecracker Penstemon has allergic reactions like Asthma and Large Beardtongue has allergic reactions like Asthma. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Firecracker Penstemon and Large Beardtongue and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Large Beardtongue
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Large Beardtongue is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Large Beardtongue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Large Beardtongue season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Large Beardtongue is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Large Beardtongue is Neutral, Alkaline.
Firecracker Penstemon and Large Beardtongue Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Large Beardtongue physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Large Beardtongue height is 50.80 cm and width 35.60 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Large Beardtongue are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Large Beardtongue flower color: White
- Large Beardtongue leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Large Beardtongue
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Large Beardtongue 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 Large Beardtongue 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 Large Beardtongue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.