Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants
Vegetable
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
North America, Central America, South America
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
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 over Water, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water, Over-head watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well 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
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Aphids, Armyworm, Beetles, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot, Worms
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Aphids, Beetles
Allergy
Asthma
Asthma, Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Iron, Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Kernel
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
ZEA mays var rugosa
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
Sweet Corn
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
स्वीट कॉर्न
In German
Kracher penstemon
Mais
In French
Firecracker penstemon
Le maïs sucré
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
Maíz dulce
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
γλυκό καλαμπόκι
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
milho doce
In Polish
petarda penstemon
Kukurydza
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
Dulcis frumentum
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Sweet Corn
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Sweet Corn is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Sweet Corn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Sweet Corn season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Sweet Corn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Corn is Neutral.
Firecracker Penstemon and Sweet Corn Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Sweet Corn physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Sweet Corn height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Sweet Corn are as follows:
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Sweet Corn
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Sweet Corn 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 Sweet Corn 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 Sweet Corn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.