Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
Dry areas, Lake Sides, riparian zones, Slopes, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Crimson
Yellow, Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brownish Red, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Scale-like imbricate
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
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Drought Tolerant, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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
Average
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
Citrus leaf miner, Drought, Edema, Gray mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Asthma
Anaphylaxis, Hives, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
anti rheumatic, Astringent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, extracted oil, Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Medicinal oil, Used as firewood, Used in herbal medicines, Used in Homeopathy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
THUJA occidentalis
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
northern white cedar, swamp cedar, false white ceda
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
Thuja occidentalis
In German
Kracher penstemon
Abendländischer Lebensbaum
In French
Firecracker penstemon
Thuya occidental
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
Tuya del Canadá
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
Thuja occidentalis
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
Thuja occidentalis
In Polish
petarda penstemon
Żywotnik_zachodni
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
Thuja occidentalis
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Pinopsida
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and White Cedar
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and White Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and White Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and White Cedar season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for White Cedar is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for White Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Firecracker Penstemon and White Cedar Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and White Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas White Cedar height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and White Cedar are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
White Cedar flower color: Yellow and Yellow Brown
- White Cedar leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and White Cedar
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and White Cedar 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 White Cedar 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 White Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.