Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
California
Types
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Heteromeles arbutifolia
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
Foot Hills, low mountains, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Crimson
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Orange Red
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
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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, Requires watering in the growing season
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
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
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Solid Fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Bacterial Diseases, Root Pathogen
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Body Ache, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
HETEROMELES arbutifolia
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
Christmas Berry, California Holly
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
Toyon
In German
Kracher penstemon
Toyon
In French
Firecracker penstemon
Toyon
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
Toyon
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
Toyon
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
Toyon
In Polish
petarda penstemon
Toyon
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
Toyon
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Penstemon
Heteromeles
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Amygdaloideae
Properties of Firecracker Penstemon and Toyon
Wondering what are the properties of Firecracker Penstemon and Toyon? We provide you with everything About Firecracker Penstemon and Toyon. Firecracker Penstemon doesn't have thorns and Toyon doesn't have thorns. Also Firecracker Penstemon does not have fragrant flowers. Firecracker Penstemon has allergic reactions like Asthma and Toyon 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 Toyon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Toyon
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Toyon is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Toyon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Toyon season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Toyon is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Toyon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Firecracker Penstemon and Toyon Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Toyon physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Toyon height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Toyon are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Toyon flower color: White
- Toyon leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Toyon
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Toyon 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 Toyon pruning is done . In summer Firecracker Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Toyon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.