Life Span
Perennial
Biennial and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
China, Japan
Types
-
Daphne odora,Daphne. mezereum.,Daphne transatlantica
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
shade of upland trees
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Crimson
White, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, 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
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma
poisonous if ingested
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Anodyne, Antiphlogistic, Antispasmodic, Depurative, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Making Perfumes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
DAPHNE odora
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
winter daphne
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
winter daphne
In German
Kracher penstemon
Daphne odora
In French
Firecracker penstemon
Daphne odora
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
Daphne odora
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
Daphne odora
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
Daphne odora
In Polish
petarda penstemon
Daphne odora
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
Daphne odora
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Thymelaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Euphorbioideae
Properties of Firecracker Penstemon and Winter Daphne
Wondering what are the properties of Firecracker Penstemon and Winter Daphne? We provide you with everything About Firecracker Penstemon and Winter Daphne. Firecracker Penstemon doesn't have thorns and Winter Daphne doesn't have thorns. Also Firecracker Penstemon does not have fragrant flowers. Firecracker Penstemon has allergic reactions like Asthma and Winter Daphne 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 Winter Daphne and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Winter Daphne
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Winter Daphne is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Winter Daphne Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Winter Daphne season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Winter Daphne is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Winter Daphne is Neutral.
Firecracker Penstemon and Winter Daphne Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Winter Daphne physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Winter Daphne height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Winter Daphne are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Winter Daphne flower color: White, Pink and Rose
- Winter Daphne leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Winter Daphne
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Winter Daphne 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 Winter Daphne 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 Winter Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.