Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
North America, United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Not Available
Texas Redbud
Eastern Redbud
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
Forest margins, gardens, Open Plains, open Woodlands, orchards, 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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Crimson
Magenta, Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Purple, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
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, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
CERCIS canadensis var. texensis 'Oklahoma'
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
Oklahoma Redbud, Texas Redbud
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
ओकलाहोमा Redbud
In German
Kracher penstemon
Oklahoma Redbud
In French
Firecracker penstemon
Oklahoma Redbud
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
Oklahoma Redbud
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
Οκλαχόμα κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
Oklahoma Redbud
In Polish
petarda penstemon
Oklahoma Redbud
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
Oklahoma Redbud
Phylum
Not Available
Anthophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Cercideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Oklahoma Redbud
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Oklahoma Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Oklahoma Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Oklahoma Redbud season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Oklahoma Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Oklahoma Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Firecracker Penstemon and Oklahoma Redbud Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Oklahoma Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Oklahoma Redbud height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Oklahoma Redbud are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Oklahoma Redbud flower color: Magenta, Fuchsia and Rose
- Oklahoma Redbud leaf color: Green, Purple and Plum
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Oklahoma Redbud
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Oklahoma Redbud 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 Oklahoma Redbud 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 Oklahoma Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.