Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
North America
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
Deciduous forests, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
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
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
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
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 water in summer, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Appetizer, Diaphoretic, Disinfectant, Diuretic, Hemostatic, Laxative, Sedative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Pesticide, Repellent, Shelterbelt, Showy Purposes, Wax, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
JUNIPERUS scopulorum 'Skyrocket'
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
Skyrocket Juniper
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
skyrocket juniper
In German
Kracher penstemon
die Höhe schnellen Wacholder
In French
Firecracker penstemon
monter en flèche genévrier
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
dispararse enebro
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
ανεβάσει στα ύψη αρκεύθου
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
foguete zimbro
In Polish
petarda penstemon
jałowiec Skyrocket
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
skyrocket iuniperorum
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Penstemon
Juniperus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
-
Subfamily
-
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Skyrocket Juniper
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Skyrocket Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Skyrocket Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Skyrocket Juniper season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Skyrocket Juniper is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Skyrocket Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Firecracker Penstemon and Skyrocket Juniper Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Skyrocket Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Skyrocket Juniper height is 460.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Skyrocket Juniper are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Skyrocket Juniper flower color:
- Skyrocket Juniper leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Skyrocket Juniper
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Skyrocket Juniper 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 Skyrocket Juniper 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 Skyrocket Juniper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.