Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
-
Taonabo japonica, Cleyera ochnacea
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
secondary forest, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Crimson
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, 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
Does not require lot of watering, occasional watering once established
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Asthma
Asthma, Nausea, Pollen, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Provides herbal hair care, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Acne, Arthritis, Eczema, Oedema
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Furniture, Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
TERNSTROEMIA gymnanthera
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
Sakaki
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
Sakaki
In German
Kracher penstemon
Sperrstrauch
In French
Firecracker penstemon
Sakaki
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
Sakaki
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
Sakaki
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
Sakaki
In Polish
petarda penstemon
Sakaki
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
Sakaki
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Theaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Sakaki
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Sakaki is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Sakaki Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Sakaki season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Sakaki is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sakaki is Acidic, Neutral.
Firecracker Penstemon and Sakaki Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Sakaki physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Sakaki height is 240.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Sakaki are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Sakaki flower color: White and Yellow
- Sakaki leaf color: Red and Bronze
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Sakaki
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Sakaki 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 Sakaki pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead branches. In summer Firecracker Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sakaki needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.