Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Southwestern United States, California
Types
Leucanthemum vulgare
-
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Riverbanks
Dry areas, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
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
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
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Dermititis
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Asthma, Cough, Diuretic
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Buds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
LEUCANTHEMUM vulgare 'Angel'
PENSTEMON eatonii
Common Name
Oxeye Daisy
Firecracker Penstemon
In Hindi
Oxeye डेज़ी
Firecracker penstemon
In German
Margerite
Kracher penstemon
In French
Grande marguerite
Firecracker penstemon
In Spanish
margarita de ojo de buey
Penstemon del petardo
In Greek
μαργαρίτα Μαργαρίτα
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
In Portuguese
Rainha Margarida
Penstemon do foguete
In Polish
piwonie
petarda penstemon
In Latin
oxeye Daisy
Firecracker Persicaria
Family
Asteraceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Leucanthemum
Penstemon
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Oxeye Daisy and Firecracker Penstemon
Season and care of Oxeye Daisy and Firecracker Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Oxeye Daisy and Firecracker Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oxeye Daisy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Firecracker Penstemon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Oxeye Daisy is Loam and for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oxeye Daisy is Acidic, Neutral and for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Oxeye Daisy and Firecracker Penstemon Physical Information
Oxeye Daisy and Firecracker Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Oxeye Daisy height is 17.80 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Oxeye Daisy and Firecracker Penstemon are as follows:
Oxeye Daisy flower color: White and Yellow
Oxeye Daisy leaf color: Dark Green
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
- Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Care of Oxeye Daisy and Firecracker Penstemon
Care of Oxeye Daisy and Firecracker Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oxeye Daisy 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 Oxeye Daisy 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.