Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Flowering Plants
Origin
Europe, Asia
Southwestern United States, California
Habitat
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
Dry areas, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple
Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Wildflower
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
DIPSACUS fullonum
PENSTEMON eatonii
Common Name
Fuller's Teasel
Firecracker Penstemon
In Hindi
Fuller's Teasel
Firecracker penstemon
In German
Fullers Karde
Kracher penstemon
In French
Cardère à foulon
Firecracker penstemon
In Spanish
Cardo de Fuller
Penstemon del petardo
In Greek
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
In Portuguese
Carda de Fuller
Penstemon do foguete
In Polish
Fullera Oset
petarda penstemon
In Latin
Teasel Fullonis
Firecracker Persicaria
Order
Dipsacales
Lamiales
Family
Dipsacaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Fuller's Teasel and Firecracker Penstemon
Wondering what are the properties of Fuller's Teasel and Firecracker Penstemon? We provide you with everything About Fuller's Teasel and Firecracker Penstemon. Fuller's Teasel has thorns and Firecracker Penstemon doesn't have thorns. Also Fuller's Teasel does not have fragrant flowers. Fuller's Teasel has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Firecracker Penstemon has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Fuller's Teasel and Firecracker Penstemon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Fuller's Teasel and Firecracker Penstemon
Season and care of Fuller's Teasel and Firecracker Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Fuller's Teasel and Firecracker Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuller's Teasel season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam and for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Fuller's Teasel and Firecracker Penstemon Physical Information
Fuller's Teasel and Firecracker Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Fuller's Teasel and Firecracker Penstemon are as follows:
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
- Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Firecracker Penstemon
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Firecracker Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fuller's Teasel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and 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. In summer Fuller's Teasel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firecracker Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.