Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Shrub
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
Southern Africa
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
Coastal bush land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Crimson
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Hot Pink, Magenta, Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Oval to roundish
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
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
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, 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
Equal amount of N,P,K
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Asthma
Mildly Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Ground Cover, small hedge
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Iron, Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cake, Jam, Jelly, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
CARISSA macrocarpa 'Emerald Blanket'
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
Large Num-Num
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
नेटाल बेर
In German
Kracher penstemon
Natal Plum
In French
Firecracker penstemon
natal Plum
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
Ciruela Natal
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
Natal Plum
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
Natal Plum
In Polish
petarda penstemon
Natal Plum
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
Natal Plum
Order
Lamiales
Gentianales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Rauvolfioideae
Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Natal Plum
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Natal Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Natal Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Natal Plum season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Natal Plum is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Natal Plum is Acidic, Neutral.
Firecracker Penstemon and Natal Plum Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Natal Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Natal Plum height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Natal Plum are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Natal Plum flower color: White
- Natal Plum leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Natal Plum
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Natal Plum 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 Natal Plum 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 Natal Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.