Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants
Shrubs
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
World/Pandemic
Types
-
Viola sororia, Viola odorata, Viola tricolor
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, Tropical regions
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
A1, A2, A3, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Crimson
White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Orange, Gold, Light Blue, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
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
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade, 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Anti-oxidant, Asthma, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Making Perfumes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
VIOLA 'Gem Plum Antique'
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
Viola
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
Viola
In German
Kracher penstemon
Viola
In French
Firecracker penstemon
Alto
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
Viola
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
Βιόλα
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
Viola
In Polish
petarda penstemon
Altówka
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
Viola
Order
Lamiales
Malpighiales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Violaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Viola
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Viola is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Viola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Viola season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Viola is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Viola is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Firecracker Penstemon and Viola Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Viola physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Viola height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Viola are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Viola flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Orange, Gold, Light Blue and Lavender
- Viola leaf color: Green
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Viola
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Viola 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 Viola 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 Viola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.