Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
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Types
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Gwillimia, Manglietia, Kmeria
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Crimson
Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Canker, Crown gall, Hoplia beetle, Leaf burn, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Scorch, Soft scales, Thripes, Wetwood
Plant Tolerance
Drought
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
MAGNOLIA 'Alexandria'
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
Alexandria Magnolia, Magnolia
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
हिम चम्पा
In German
Kracher penstemon
Magnolienbaum
In French
Firecracker penstemon
magnolia
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
árbol de magnolia
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
Magnolia δέντρο
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
magnólia
In Polish
petarda penstemon
magnolia drzewa
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
Magnolia lignum
Order
Lamiales
Magnoliales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Magnoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Magnolia Tree
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Magnolia Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Magnolia Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Magnolia Tree season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Magnolia Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Magnolia Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Firecracker Penstemon and Magnolia Tree Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Magnolia Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Magnolia Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Magnolia Tree are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Magnolia Tree flower color: Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
- Magnolia Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Magnolia Tree
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Magnolia Tree 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 Magnolia Tree 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 Magnolia Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.