Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
Texas
Types
-
Oenothera berlandieri, Oenothera speciosa
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
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
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Crimson
White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Alternate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
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, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
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
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Asthma
Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
OENOTHERA mexicana
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
Mexican primrose
In German
Kracher penstemon
Rosa Nachtkerze
In French
Firecracker penstemon
Mexican primrose
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
Primrose mexicana
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
Μεξικού Primrose
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
Mexican Primrose
In Polish
petarda penstemon
Mexican Primrose
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
Mexicanus Primrose
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Onagraceae
Genus
Penstemon
Oenothera
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Mexican primrose
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Mexican primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Mexican primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Mexican primrose season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline.
Firecracker Penstemon and Mexican primrose Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Mexican primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Mexican primrose are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
- Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Mexican primrose
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Mexican primrose 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 Mexican primrose 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 Mexican primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.