Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
North America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
-
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-13
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Crimson
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Rosette
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Needs more water during establishment
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, Sand
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
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Ants
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Skin Diseases
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
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
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
DYCKIA brevifolia
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
Sawblade
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
Sawblade
In German
Kracher penstemon
Sawblade
In French
Firecracker penstemon
Sawblade
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
Dyckia piña
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
Sawblade
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
Sawblade
In Polish
petarda penstemon
Sawblade
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
Sawblade
Order
Lamiales
Bromeliales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Pitcairnioideae
Properties of Firecracker Penstemon and Sawblade
Wondering what are the properties of Firecracker Penstemon and Sawblade? We provide you with everything About Firecracker Penstemon and Sawblade. Firecracker Penstemon doesn't have thorns and Sawblade doesn't have thorns. Also Firecracker Penstemon does not have fragrant flowers. Firecracker Penstemon has allergic reactions like Asthma and Sawblade 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 Sawblade and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Sawblade
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Sawblade is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Sawblade Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Sawblade season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Sawblade is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sawblade is Acidic, Neutral.
Firecracker Penstemon and Sawblade Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Sawblade physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Sawblade height is 20.30 cm and width 22.90 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Sawblade are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Sawblade flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Sawblade leaf color: Green
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Sawblade
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Sawblade 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 Sawblade 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 Sawblade needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.