Firecracker Penstemon

Pecan

About Firecracker Penstemon and Pecan

Firecracker Penstemon

Pecan

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Flowering Plants

Tree

Origin

Southwestern United States, California

Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Number of Varieties

408

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Habitat

Dry areas, meadows

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-95-9

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21

2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20

Habit

Clump-Forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

61.00 cm2,130.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm1,220.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Crimson

Yellow, Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oblong

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry

Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

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 upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount

Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Insects

Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Allergy

Asthma

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments

Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Bark, Fruits

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PENSTEMON eatonii

CARYA illinoinensis

Common Name

Firecracker Penstemon

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

In Hindi

Firecracker penstemon

पेकॉन

In German

Kracher penstemon

Pekannuss

In French

Firecracker penstemon

Pacanier

In Spanish

Penstemon del petardo

Carya illinoinensis

In Greek

πυροτέχνημα penstemon

Pecan

In Portuguese

Penstemon do foguete

Nogueira-pecã

In Polish

petarda penstemon

Orzesznik jadalny

In Latin

Firecracker Persicaria

Pecan

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Juglandales

Family

Scrophulariaceae

Juglandaceae

Genus

Penstemon

Carya Nutt.

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

25019

1 27800

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Properties of Firecracker Penstemon and Pecan

Wondering what are the properties of Firecracker Penstemon and Pecan? We provide you with everything About Firecracker Penstemon and Pecan. Firecracker Penstemon doesn't have thorns and Pecan doesn't have thorns. Also Firecracker Penstemon does not have fragrant flowers. Firecracker Penstemon has allergic reactions like Asthma and Pecan 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 Pecan and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Pecan

Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Pecan season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.

Firecracker Penstemon and Pecan Physical Information

Firecracker Penstemon and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Pecan are as follows:

Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green

Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Pecan

Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Pecan 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 Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Firecracker Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.