Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Fruit
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
Europe, Western Asia
Types
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Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
Humid climates, moist forests
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Crimson
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Summer
Early Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Fall, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
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
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
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
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Allergy
Asthma
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
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Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
PYRUS communis
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
Pear
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
नाशपाती
In German
Kracher penstemon
Birne
In French
Firecracker penstemon
Poire
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
Pera
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
Αχλάδι
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
Pera
In Polish
petarda penstemon
Gruszka
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
Orbis
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Pear
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Pear season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Pear is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pear is Acidic.
Firecracker Penstemon and Pear Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Pear are as follows:
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Pear
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Pear 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 Pear 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 Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.