Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
China, Japan
Types
-
Pachysandra procumbens, Pachysandra terminalis
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
Deep, Hardwood forests, moist forests, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Crimson
White
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
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Toothed
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Needs more water during establishment
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
Well drained
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
Alternaria leaf blight, Red blotch, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Ants, pollinators
Allergy
Asthma
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Mass in beds, slopes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Planted in shelterbeds, Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Edging, Groundcover
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
PACHYSANDRA terminalis
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
japanese spurge, japanese pachysandra, carpet box
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
pachysandra
In German
Kracher penstemon
Ysander
In French
Firecracker penstemon
pachysandra
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
Pachysandra
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
Pachysandra
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
Pachysandra
In Polish
petarda penstemon
Runianka
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
Pachysandra
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Buxaceae
Genus
Penstemon
Pachysandra
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Properties of Firecracker Penstemon and Pachysandra
Wondering what are the properties of Firecracker Penstemon and Pachysandra? We provide you with everything About Firecracker Penstemon and Pachysandra. Firecracker Penstemon doesn't have thorns and Pachysandra doesn't have thorns. Also Firecracker Penstemon does not have fragrant flowers. Firecracker Penstemon has allergic reactions like Asthma and Pachysandra has allergic reactions like Asthma. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Firecracker Penstemon and Pachysandra and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Pachysandra
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Pachysandra is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Pachysandra Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Pachysandra season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Pachysandra is Loam while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pachysandra is Acidic, Neutral.
Firecracker Penstemon and Pachysandra Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Pachysandra physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Pachysandra height is 6.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Pachysandra are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Pachysandra flower color: White
- Pachysandra leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Pachysandra
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Pachysandra 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 Pachysandra 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 Pachysandra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.