Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
-
Leucanthemum vulgare
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
A2, A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Crimson
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
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 watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma
Dermititis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Antispasmodic, Asthma, Cough, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Buds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
LEUCANTHEMUM vulgare 'Angel'
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
Oxeye Daisy
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
Oxeye डेज़ी
In German
Kracher penstemon
Margerite
In French
Firecracker penstemon
Grande marguerite
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
margarita de ojo de buey
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
μαργαρίτα Μαργαρίτα
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
Rainha Margarida
In Polish
petarda penstemon
piwonie
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
oxeye Daisy
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Penstemon
Leucanthemum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Oxeye Daisy
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Oxeye Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Oxeye Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Oxeye Daisy season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Oxeye Daisy is Loam while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Oxeye Daisy is Acidic, Neutral.
Firecracker Penstemon and Oxeye Daisy Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Oxeye Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Oxeye Daisy height is 17.80 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Oxeye Daisy are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Oxeye Daisy flower color: White and Yellow
- Oxeye Daisy leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Oxeye Daisy
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Oxeye Daisy 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 Oxeye Daisy 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 Oxeye Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.