Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Vines
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
Central North America, Eastern Mexico, Eastern North America, Eastern United States, Southeastern Canada
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
Brushlands, Chaparral, open Woodlands, Riverbanks, shaded woods, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
7-8
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Crimson
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Purplish Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Palmate
Plant Season
Summer
Late Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Moist, Sandy
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
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in late summer or fall
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Aphids, Black Vine Weevil, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Leaf eating pests, Leaf Hoppers, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Asthma
Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face, Weak pulse
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Antirheumatic, Cough, Diarrhea, Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Fruits, Root, Sap
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Vine, Wall
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
Virginia creeper, Victoria creeper, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
वर्जीनिया लता
In German
Kracher penstemon
Selbstkletternde Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
In French
Firecracker penstemon
vigne vierge vraie, vigne vierge à cinq folioles, vigne vierge de Virginie
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
Parra Virgen, Viña virgen y Enredadera de Virginia
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
αναρριχητικό φυτό της Βιρτζίνια
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
Virginia Creeper
In Polish
petarda penstemon
winobluszcz
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
Virginia creeper
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Vitaceae
Genus
Penstemon
Parthenocissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Virginia Creeper
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Virginia Creeper is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Virginia Creeper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Virginia Creeper season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Virginia Creeper is Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Virginia Creeper is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Firecracker Penstemon and Virginia Creeper Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Virginia Creeper physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Virginia Creeper height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Virginia Creeper are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Virginia Creeper flower color: Not Available
- Virginia Creeper leaf color: Green and Purplish Green
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Virginia Creeper
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Virginia Creeper 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 Virginia Creeper pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Prune in late summer or fall. In summer Firecracker Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Virginia Creeper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Ample Water.