Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Southwestern United States, California
Types
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
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Habitat
Banks, Lake Sides, Shores of rivers or lakes
Dry areas, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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
Ivory
Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Brown, Dark Red
Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Oblong
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Stem Cutting
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Wild gardens, Woodland margins
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
-
Whole plant
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects.
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CORNUS amomum
PENSTEMON eatonii
Common Name
silky cornel
Firecracker Penstemon
In Hindi
Kinnikinnick
Firecracker penstemon
In German
Kinnikinnick
Kracher penstemon
In French
Kinnikinnick
Firecracker penstemon
In Spanish
Kinnikinnick
Penstemon del petardo
In Greek
Kinnikinnick
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
In Portuguese
Kinnikinnick
Penstemon do foguete
In Polish
Kinnikinnick
petarda penstemon
In Latin
Kinnikinnick
Firecracker Persicaria
Family
Cornaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Kinnikinnick and Firecracker Penstemon
Season and care of Kinnikinnick and Firecracker Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Kinnikinnick and Firecracker Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kinnikinnick season is Summer and Fall and Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kinnikinnick is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kinnikinnick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Kinnikinnick and Firecracker Penstemon Physical Information
Kinnikinnick and Firecracker Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Kinnikinnick 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 Kinnikinnick and Firecracker Penstemon are as follows:
Kinnikinnick flower color: Ivory
Kinnikinnick leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
- Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Care of Kinnikinnick and Firecracker Penstemon
Care of Kinnikinnick and Firecracker Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kinnikinnick pruning is done 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 Kinnikinnick 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.