Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Types
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Eastern white pine, Western white pine,Limber pine ,Chinese white pine,Japanese white pine,Vietnamese white pine
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
Lowland, Riverbanks, Wet forest, Woods
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Crimson
Pink, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Needle like
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
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, 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
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Asthma
Eye irritation, Itchiness, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
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Promotes healthy skin, Protects from sun damage, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Miscellany, Pectoral, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowering Tips, Inner Wood, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Furniture, Condiment, Food for animals, Paper pulp, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas Tree, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
PINUS strobus
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
eastern white pine, Weymouth pine, soft pine
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
Pinus strobus
In German
Kracher penstemon
Weymouth-Kiefer
In French
Firecracker penstemon
Pinus strobus
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
Pinus strobus
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
Pinus strobus
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
Pinus strobus
In Polish
petarda penstemon
Sosna wejmutka
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
Pinus strobus
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and White Pine
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and White Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and White Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and White Pine season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for White Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for White Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Firecracker Penstemon and White Pine Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and White Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas White Pine height is 1,520.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and White Pine are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
White Pine flower color: Pink and Yellow
- White Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and White Pine
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and White Pine 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 Pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Firecracker Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.