Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants
Vegetable
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
America
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
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Habit
Clump-Forming
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Crimson
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
-
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
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
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Leafminer, Mice, Rodents
Allergy
Asthma
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
Cucurbita pepo
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
Zucchini, courgette
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
तोरी
In German
Kracher penstemon
Zucchini
In French
Firecracker penstemon
Courgette
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
calabacín
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
abobrinha
In Polish
petarda penstemon
Kabaczek
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
zucchini
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Penstemon
Cucurbita
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Zucchini
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Zucchini is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Zucchini Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Zucchini season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Firecracker Penstemon and Zucchini Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Zucchini physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Zucchini are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
- Zucchini leaf color: Green
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Zucchini
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Zucchini 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 Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit. In summer Firecracker Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zucchini needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.