Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants, Vegetable
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Mexico, South America
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
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USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
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Flower Color
Crimson
Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
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Pink, Red, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Trumpet
Plant Season
Summer
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Indeterminate, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Does not require lot of 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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Mosaic viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Foundation
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
TROPAEOLUM tuberosum
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
Anu, Tuberous Nasturtium
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
Tuberous Nasturtium
In German
Kracher penstemon
Tuberöse Kapuzinerkresse
In French
Firecracker penstemon
Capucine tubéreuse
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
tuberosa capuchina
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
Οζώδης Νεροκάρδαμο
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
tuberosa chagas
In Polish
petarda penstemon
bulwiaste Nasturcja
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
Morbus nasturtium
Order
Lamiales
Brassicales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Tropaeolaceae
Genus
Penstemon
Tropaeolum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Properties of Firecracker Penstemon and Mashua
Wondering what are the properties of Firecracker Penstemon and Mashua? We provide you with everything About Firecracker Penstemon and Mashua. Firecracker Penstemon doesn't have thorns and Mashua doesn't have thorns. Also Firecracker Penstemon does not have fragrant flowers. Firecracker Penstemon has allergic reactions like Asthma and Mashua 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 Mashua and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Mashua
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Mashua is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Mashua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Mashua season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Mashua is Loam while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Mashua is Acidic, Neutral.
Firecracker Penstemon and Mashua Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Mashua physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Mashua height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Mashua are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Mashua flower color: Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose and Yellow
- Mashua leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Mashua
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Mashua 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 Mashua pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Firecracker Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mashua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.