Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Fruit
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
-
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
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
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Crimson
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Summer
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
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
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
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Citrus, Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
RIBES rubrum
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
Red Currant
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
Red Currant
In German
Kracher penstemon
Rote Johannisbeere
In French
Firecracker penstemon
Groseille
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
Grosella
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
Groselha
In Polish
petarda penstemon
Porzeczkowy
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
red RIBES
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Red Currant
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Red Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Red Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Red Currant season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Red Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Firecracker Penstemon and Red Currant Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Red Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Red Currant are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Red Currant flower color: Green
- Red Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Red Currant
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Red Currant 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 Red Currant pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to half of its height and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Firecracker Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.