Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southwestern United States, California
Types
Ipomoea alba, Moon Vine
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Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Dry areas, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
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
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Leaf Shape
Three Lobed
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water until the soil feels moist in the top
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
High phosphorus
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
-
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Beetles
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Anxiety, Confusion, hallucinations
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Snakebite
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a vegetable, Used in curries, soups, stews
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Tropical, Vine
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
IPOMOEA alba
PENSTEMON eatonii
Common Name
Evening Glory, Moonflower
Firecracker Penstemon
In Hindi
Moonflower
Firecracker penstemon
In German
Monet
Kracher penstemon
In French
Monet
Firecracker penstemon
In Spanish
Monet
Penstemon del petardo
In Greek
Μονέ
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
In Portuguese
Monet
Penstemon do foguete
In Polish
Monet
petarda penstemon
In Latin
Monet
Firecracker Persicaria
Family
Convolvulaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Moonflower and Firecracker Penstemon
Wondering what are the properties of Moonflower and Firecracker Penstemon? We provide you with everything About Moonflower and Firecracker Penstemon. Moonflower doesn't have thorns and Firecracker Penstemon doesn't have thorns. Also Moonflower does not have fragrant flowers. Moonflower has allergic reactions like Anxiety, Confusion and hallucinations and Firecracker Penstemon has allergic reactions like Anxiety, Confusion and hallucinations. 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 Moonflower and Firecracker Penstemon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Moonflower and Firecracker Penstemon
Season and care of Moonflower and Firecracker Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Moonflower and Firecracker Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Moonflower season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Firecracker Penstemon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Moonflower is Loam and for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Moonflower is Acidic, Neutral and for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Moonflower and Firecracker Penstemon Physical Information
Moonflower and Firecracker Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Moonflower height is 300.00 cm and width 5.00 cm whereas Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Moonflower and Firecracker Penstemon are as follows:
Moonflower flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Moonflower leaf color: Green
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
- Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Care of Moonflower and Firecracker Penstemon
Care of Moonflower and Firecracker Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Moonflower 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 Moonflower 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.