Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
Mixed deciduous forest, shaded fields, shaded moist road banks, shaded riverbanks
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, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Crimson
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Palmate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Do Not over Water, Requires regular 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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full 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
Pest Free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
antihelmintic, cathartic, Emetic, malignant neoplasms, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Rhizomes, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
PODOPHYLLUM peltatum
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
American Mandrake, Mayapple
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
अमेरिकी विषैला पौधा
In German
Kracher penstemon
amerikanisch Alraune
In French
Firecracker penstemon
mandrake américain
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
mandrágora americana
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
american μανδραγόρα
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
mandrake americano
In Polish
petarda penstemon
amerykański mandragory
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
Latin mandragoras
Order
Lamiales
Ranunculales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Berberidaceae
Genus
Penstemon
Podophyllum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Mayapple
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Mayapple is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Mayapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Mayapple season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Mayapple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Mayapple is Acidic, Neutral.
Firecracker Penstemon and Mayapple Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Mayapple physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Mayapple height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Mayapple are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Mayapple flower color: White and Light Pink
- Mayapple leaf color: Green
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Mayapple
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Mayapple 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 Mayapple 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 Mayapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.