Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
Canary Islands
Types
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Lotus berthelotii
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
Mediterranean region, mild coastal areas, shaded fields, Shaded sites, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, 9, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Crimson
Red, Gold, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Spine-edged leaves
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
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
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Aphids, Blight, Fusarium root rot, Mealybugs, Mites, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Aphids, Mealybugs, Mites, Spider Mites
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Formal Garden, Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
-
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
LOTUS berthelotii
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
Parrot's Beak
Winged Pea
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
Parrot's Beak
In German
Kracher penstemon
Papageienschnabel
In French
Firecracker penstemon
Le Bec de perroquet
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
Pico de loro
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
Ράμφος παπαγάλου
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
Bico do Papagaio
In Polish
petarda penstemon
Dziób papugi
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
Parrot rostri
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Parrot's Beak
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Parrot's Beak is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Parrot's Beak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Parrot's Beak season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Parrot's Beak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Parrot's Beak is Neutral, Alkaline.
Firecracker Penstemon and Parrot's Beak Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Parrot's Beak physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Parrot's Beak height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Parrot's Beak are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Parrot's Beak flower color: Red, Gold and Orange Red
- Parrot's Beak leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Parrot's Beak
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Parrot's Beak 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 Parrot's Beak pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Parrot's Beak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.