Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
Eastern Africa
Southwestern United States, California
Habitat
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
Dry areas, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
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
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
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
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
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
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
EXACUM affine
PENSTEMON eatonii
Common Name
German Violet, Persian Violet
Firecracker Penstemon
In Hindi
persian violet
Firecracker penstemon
In German
persian violet
Kracher penstemon
In French
persian violet
Firecracker penstemon
In Spanish
Violeta persa
Penstemon del petardo
In Greek
Περσικό Violet
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
In Portuguese
Violeta persa
Penstemon do foguete
In Polish
Persian Violet
petarda penstemon
In Latin
hyacinthum Persarum
Firecracker Persicaria
Order
Gentianales
Lamiales
Family
Gentianaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Persian Violet and Firecracker Penstemon
Season and care of Persian Violet and Firecracker Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Violet and Firecracker Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Firecracker Penstemon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Persian Violet is Loam and for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Persian Violet is Neutral and for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Persian Violet and Firecracker Penstemon Physical Information
Persian Violet and Firecracker Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Firecracker Penstemon are as follows:
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
- Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Care of Persian Violet and Firecracker Penstemon
Care of Persian Violet and Firecracker Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth 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 Persian Violet 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.