Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
By seashore, sandy seeps, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Crimson
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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 dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Canker, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Tar spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bugs, Insects, Sawfly
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Street Trees, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
ILEX x attenuata 'Savannah'
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
Savannah Holly
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
Savannah Holly
In German
Kracher penstemon
Savannah Holly
In French
Firecracker penstemon
Savannah Holly
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
Savannah Holly
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
Savannah Holly
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
Savannah Holly
In Polish
petarda penstemon
Savannah Holly
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
Savannah Holly
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Aquifoliales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Firecracker Penstemon and Savannah Holly
Wondering what are the properties of Firecracker Penstemon and Savannah Holly? We provide you with everything About Firecracker Penstemon and Savannah Holly. Firecracker Penstemon doesn't have thorns and Savannah Holly doesn't have thorns. Also Firecracker Penstemon does not have fragrant flowers. Firecracker Penstemon has allergic reactions like Asthma and Savannah Holly 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 Savannah Holly and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Savannah Holly
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Savannah Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Savannah Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Savannah Holly season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Savannah Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Savannah Holly is Acidic, Neutral.
Firecracker Penstemon and Savannah Holly Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Savannah Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Savannah Holly height is 370.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Savannah Holly are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Savannah Holly flower color: White
- Savannah Holly leaf color: Green
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Savannah Holly
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Savannah Holly 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 Savannah Holly pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Firecracker Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Savannah Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.