Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
North America
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
Softstem Bulrush
In German
Kracher penstemon
Softstem Bulrush
In French
Firecracker penstemon
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
petarda penstemon
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
Softstem Bulrush
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Penstemon
Schoenoplectus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Softstem Bulrush season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Firecracker Penstemon and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Softstem Bulrush
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.