Pinkroot

Firecracker Penstemon

About Pinkroot and Firecracker Penstemon

Pinkroot

Firecracker Penstemon

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Flowering Plants

Origin

North America, Europe, Africa, Asia

Southwestern United States, California

Types

Number of Varieties

140

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Habitat

Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks

Dry areas, meadows

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-84-9

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

9-1

Sunset Zone

21,22

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21

Habit

Upright/Erect

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

91.40 cm61.00 cm

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm25.40 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow

Crimson

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Several shades of Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Oblong

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, From bulbs

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established

Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, 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, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot

Insects

Plant Tolerance

Shallow soil, Soil Compaction

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Provides ground cover

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids

Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments

Part of Plant Used

Leaf Stalks, Stem

Whole plant

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes

Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border

Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Spigelia marilandica

PENSTEMON eatonii

Common Name

Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink

Firecracker Penstemon

In Hindi

pinkroot

Firecracker penstemon

In German

Spigelia

Kracher penstemon

In French

Spigelia

Firecracker penstemon

In Spanish

Spigelia

Penstemon del petardo

In Greek

Spigelia

πυροτέχνημα penstemon

In Portuguese

Spigelia

Penstemon do foguete

In Polish

Spigelia

petarda penstemon

In Latin

Spigelia

Firecracker Persicaria

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Gentianales

Lamiales

Family

Loganiceae

Scrophulariaceae

Genus

Spigelia

Penstemon

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

60250

1 27800

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Properties of Pinkroot and Firecracker Penstemon

Wondering what are the properties of Pinkroot and Firecracker Penstemon? We provide you with everything About Pinkroot and Firecracker Penstemon. Pinkroot doesn't have thorns and Firecracker Penstemon doesn't have thorns. Also Pinkroot does not have fragrant flowers. Pinkroot has allergic reactions like Red eyes, Vomiting and wheezing and Firecracker Penstemon has allergic reactions like Red eyes, Vomiting and wheezing. 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 Pinkroot and Firecracker Penstemon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Pinkroot and Firecracker Penstemon

Season and care of Pinkroot and Firecracker Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Pinkroot and Firecracker Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Firecracker Penstemon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.

Pinkroot and Firecracker Penstemon Physical Information

Pinkroot and Firecracker Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and Firecracker Penstemon are as follows:

Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green

Care of Pinkroot and Firecracker Penstemon

Care of Pinkroot and Firecracker Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, 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 Pinkroot 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.