Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
Central America, South America
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
Humid climates, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Crimson
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Light Green
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Vegetative
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular 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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Mealy bugs, Mites, Nematodes, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Flies, Flying insects, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Boils, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Shoots
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
ANTHURIUM andraeanum
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
Flamingo Lily, Oil Cloth Flower, Oilcloth Flower, Tail Flower, Tailflower
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
tail flower
In German
Kracher penstemon
Schwanz Blume
In French
Firecracker penstemon
Anthurium andraeanum
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
tail flower
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
Tail flower
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
Tailflower
In Polish
petarda penstemon
Anturium Andrego
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
Tail flower
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Araceae
Genus
Penstemon
Anthocercis
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Tail Flower
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Tail Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Tail Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Tail Flower season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Tail Flower is Loam while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Tail Flower is Neutral.
Firecracker Penstemon and Tail Flower Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Tail Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Tail Flower height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Tail Flower are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Tail Flower flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Tail Flower leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Tail Flower
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Tail Flower 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 Tail Flower 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 Tail Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.