Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
Europe, Russia
Southwestern United States, California
Habitat
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
Dry areas, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
4-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow
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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Plant Season
Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
Loam, Sand
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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Primula elatior
PENSTEMON eatonii
Common Name
Oxlip, true oxlip
Firecracker Penstemon
In Hindi
Oxlip
Firecracker penstemon
In German
Hohe Schlüsselblume
Kracher penstemon
In French
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
Firecracker penstemon
In Spanish
Primula elatior
Penstemon del petardo
In Greek
δακράκι
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
In Portuguese
Oxlip
Penstemon do foguete
In Polish
Oxlip
petarda penstemon
In Latin
Oxlip
Firecracker Persicaria
Family
Onagraceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Oenothera
Penstemon
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Oxlip and Firecracker Penstemon
Season and care of Oxlip and Firecracker Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Oxlip and Firecracker Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oxlip season is Summer and Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer. The type of soil for Oxlip is Loam, Sand and for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Oxlip and Firecracker Penstemon Physical Information
Oxlip and Firecracker Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Oxlip and Firecracker Penstemon are as follows:
Care of Oxlip and Firecracker Penstemon
Care of Oxlip and Firecracker Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oxlip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Oxlip 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.