Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
United States, Canada, Mexico
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
Bluffs, Woods
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
-
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Lanceolate to elliptical
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
-
Tolerances
-
Cold climate, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full 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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Foliage diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Blood cleanser, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
Maianthemum racemosum
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
Treacleberry, feathery false lily of the valley, false Solomon's seal, Solomon's plume, false spikenard
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
Treacleberry
In German
Kracher penstemon
Treacleberry
In French
Firecracker penstemon
Treacleberry
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
Treacleberry
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
Treacleberry
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
Treacleberry
In Polish
petarda penstemon
Treacleberry
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
Treacleberry
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Penstemon
Maianthemum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asparagales, Monocots
Properties of Firecracker Penstemon and Treacleberry
Wondering what are the properties of Firecracker Penstemon and Treacleberry? We provide you with everything About Firecracker Penstemon and Treacleberry. Firecracker Penstemon doesn't have thorns and Treacleberry doesn't have thorns. Also Firecracker Penstemon does not have fragrant flowers. Firecracker Penstemon has allergic reactions like Asthma and Treacleberry 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 Treacleberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Treacleberry
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Treacleberry is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Treacleberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Treacleberry season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Treacleberry is Loam while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Treacleberry is Acidic.
Firecracker Penstemon and Treacleberry Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Treacleberry physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Treacleberry height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Treacleberry are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Treacleberry flower color:
- Treacleberry leaf color:
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Treacleberry
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Treacleberry 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 Treacleberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Firecracker Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Treacleberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.