Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
China
Southwestern United States, California
Types
Elaeagnus multiflora
-
Habitat
Hills, Lowland, Thickets
Dry areas, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Salt, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
-
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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, Dry soil, Salt, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Birds, pollinators
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Diarrhea, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ELAEAGNUS multiflora
PENSTEMON eatonii
Common Name
Goumi, cherry elaeagnus, cherry silverberry, gumi, natsugumi
Firecracker Penstemon
In Hindi
Goumi
Firecracker penstemon
In German
Goumi
Kracher penstemon
In French
Goumi
Firecracker penstemon
In Spanish
Goumi
Penstemon del petardo
In Greek
Goumi
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
In Portuguese
Eau
Penstemon do foguete
In Polish
Woda
petarda penstemon
In Latin
Eau
Firecracker Persicaria
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Elaeagnus
Penstemon
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Goumi and Firecracker Penstemon
Season and care of Goumi and Firecracker Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Goumi and Firecracker Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Goumi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Firecracker Penstemon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Goumi is Loam, Sand and for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Goumi is Neutral, Alkaline and for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Goumi and Firecracker Penstemon Physical Information
Goumi and Firecracker Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Goumi height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Goumi and Firecracker Penstemon are as follows:
Care of Goumi and Firecracker Penstemon
Care of Goumi and Firecracker Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Goumi pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Goumi 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.