Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
Africa, Asia, Polynesia, Australia
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
Grassland, Shaded sites, Wet forest
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
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Crimson
White, Blue, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Blue, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Long slender
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Offsets, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Water during dry weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
-
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 fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Insects
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
Hummingbirds
pollinators
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
DIANELLA sandwicensis
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
Ukiuki, uki
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
Ukiuki
In German
Kracher penstemon
Ukiuki
In French
Firecracker penstemon
Ukiuki
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
Ukiuki
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
Ukiuki
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
Ukiuki
In Polish
petarda penstemon
Ukiuki
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
Ukiuki
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Hemerocallidoideae
Properties of Firecracker Penstemon and Ukiuki
Wondering what are the properties of Firecracker Penstemon and Ukiuki? We provide you with everything About Firecracker Penstemon and Ukiuki. Firecracker Penstemon doesn't have thorns and Ukiuki doesn't have thorns. Also Firecracker Penstemon does not have fragrant flowers. Firecracker Penstemon has allergic reactions like Asthma and Ukiuki 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 Ukiuki and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Ukiuki
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Ukiuki is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Ukiuki Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Ukiuki season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Ukiuki is while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Ukiuki is .
Firecracker Penstemon and Ukiuki Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Ukiuki physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Ukiuki height is - and width -. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Ukiuki are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Ukiuki flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
- Ukiuki leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Ukiuki
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Ukiuki 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 Ukiuki pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, 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 Ukiuki needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.