Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Vegetable
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
Europe
Types
-
Amber globe, Baby bunch turnips, Purple top
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
Fields, Vegetable Gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-11
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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Crimson
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Long Broad
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, 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
Do Not over Water, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
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
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Downy mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Beet armyworms, Caterpillar, white worms
Allergy
Asthma
angioedema, Oral Allergy, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Bone strength, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Used as a vegetable, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
BRASSICA rapa 'Hakurei'
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
Turnip
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
शलजम
In German
Kracher penstemon
Rübe
In French
Firecracker penstemon
Navet
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
Nabo
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
Γογγύλι
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
Nabo
In Polish
petarda penstemon
Rzepa
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
rapa
Order
Lamiales
Brassicales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Turnip
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Turnip is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Turnip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Turnip season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Turnip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Turnip is Acidic, Neutral.
Firecracker Penstemon and Turnip Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Turnip physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Turnip height is 25.40 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Turnip are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Turnip flower color: Yellow
- Turnip leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Turnip
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Turnip 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 Turnip 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 Turnip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.