Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Flowering Plants
Origin
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
Southwestern United States, California
Types
Geranium robertianum
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Habitat
Shaded sites, Waste areas
Dry areas, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
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Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, 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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
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Environmental Uses
Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
GERANIUM robertianum
PENSTEMON eatonii
Common Name
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
Firecracker Penstemon
In Hindi
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
Firecracker penstemon
In German
Kraut Robert
Kracher penstemon
In French
herbe à Robert
Firecracker penstemon
In Spanish
hierba de San Roberto
Penstemon del petardo
In Greek
βότανο Robert
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
In Portuguese
erva robert
Penstemon do foguete
In Polish
herb robert
petarda penstemon
In Latin
Robertus herba
Firecracker Persicaria
Order
Geraniales
Lamiales
Family
Geraniaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Herb Robert and Firecracker Penstemon
Season and care of Herb Robert and Firecracker Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Herb Robert and Firecracker Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Herb Robert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Firecracker Penstemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand and for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Herb Robert and Firecracker Penstemon Physical Information
Herb Robert and Firecracker Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Herb Robert and Firecracker Penstemon are as follows:
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
- Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Care of Herb Robert and Firecracker Penstemon
Care of Herb Robert and Firecracker Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves 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 Herb Robert needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firecracker Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.