Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants
Origin
United States
Southwestern United States, California
Habitat
Rich Woods
Dry areas, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Lavender, White
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 Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Phlox bifida
PENSTEMON eatonii
Common Name
Phlox bifida, Phlox
Firecracker Penstemon
In Hindi
Phlox bifida
Firecracker penstemon
In German
Phlox bifida
Kracher penstemon
In French
Phlox bifida
Firecracker penstemon
In Spanish
Phlox bifida
Penstemon del petardo
In Greek
Phlox bifida
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
In Portuguese
Phlox bifida
Penstemon do foguete
In Polish
Phlox bifida
petarda penstemon
In Latin
Phlox bifida
Firecracker Persicaria
Family
Polemoniaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
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Properties of Phlox bifida and Firecracker Penstemon
Wondering what are the properties of Phlox bifida and Firecracker Penstemon? We provide you with everything About Phlox bifida and Firecracker Penstemon. Phlox bifida doesn't have thorns and Firecracker Penstemon doesn't have thorns. Also Phlox bifida does not have fragrant flowers. Phlox bifida has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Firecracker Penstemon has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen. 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 Phlox bifida and Firecracker Penstemon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Phlox bifida and Firecracker Penstemon
Season and care of Phlox bifida and Firecracker Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Phlox bifida and Firecracker Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Phlox bifida season is Spring and Firecracker Penstemon season is Spring. The type of soil for Phlox bifida is Loam and for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Phlox bifida is Neutral and for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Phlox bifida and Firecracker Penstemon Physical Information
Phlox bifida and Firecracker Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Phlox bifida height is 25.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Phlox bifida and Firecracker Penstemon are as follows:
Phlox bifida flower color: Lavender and White
Phlox bifida leaf color: Green
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
- Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Care of Phlox bifida and Firecracker Penstemon
Care of Phlox bifida and Firecracker Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Phlox bifida pruning is done Remove dead flowers 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 Phlox bifida 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.