Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
-
it is a type of birch
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
Hillside, Mountain tops
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Crimson
Light Yellow, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Clay, Loam
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
Prune to half of its height
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Borers, Chlorosis
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma
Respiratory problems, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Edible syrup, used for making charcoal, Used for making wood alcohol, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
BETULA alleghaniensis
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
Yellow Birch
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
Yellow Birch
In German
Kracher penstemon
Yellow Birch
In French
Firecracker penstemon
bouleau jaune
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
Abedul amarillo
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
κίτρινο Birch
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
κίτρινο Birch
In Polish
petarda penstemon
żółte brzozy
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
Birch flavum
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Yellow Birch
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Yellow Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Yellow Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Yellow Birch season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Firecracker Penstemon and Yellow Birch Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Yellow Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Yellow Birch are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Yellow Birch flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
- Yellow Birch leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Yellow Birch
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Yellow Birch 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 Yellow Birch pruning is done Prune to half of its height. In summer Firecracker Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.