Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
-
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-7
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, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Crimson
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Compound
Plant Season
Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, 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
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
RHEUM x hybridum
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
Hybrid Garden Rhubarb, Rhubarb
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
एक प्रकार का फल
In German
Kracher penstemon
Rhabarber
In French
Firecracker penstemon
Rhubarbe
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
Ruibarbo
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
Ραβέντι
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
Ruibarbo
In Polish
petarda penstemon
Rabarbar
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
RHEUM
Order
Lamiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Firecracker Penstemon and Rhubarb
Wondering what are the properties of Firecracker Penstemon and Rhubarb? We provide you with everything About Firecracker Penstemon and Rhubarb. Firecracker Penstemon doesn't have thorns and Rhubarb doesn't have thorns. Also Firecracker Penstemon does not have fragrant flowers. Firecracker Penstemon has allergic reactions like Asthma and Rhubarb 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 Rhubarb and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Rhubarb
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Rhubarb is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Rhubarb Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Rhubarb season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Rhubarb is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral.
Firecracker Penstemon and Rhubarb Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Rhubarb physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Rhubarb height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Rhubarb are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Rhubarb flower color: Ivory
- Rhubarb leaf color: Green
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Rhubarb
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Rhubarb 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 Rhubarb 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 Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.