Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Southwestern United States, California
Habitat
Wet lands
Dry areas, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Orange, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblong
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
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
-
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane, Rash, Skin irritation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Sap
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used to make a black varnish for use in woodworking
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
TOXICODENDRON vernix
PENSTEMON eatonii
Common Name
Poison Dogwood, Poison Elderberry, Poison Sumac, Swamp Sumac
Firecracker Penstemon
In Hindi
toxicodendron vernix
Firecracker penstemon
In German
toxicodendron vernix
Kracher penstemon
In French
TOXICODENDRON vernix
Firecracker penstemon
In Spanish
vérnix TOXICODENDRON
Penstemon del petardo
In Greek
Toxicodendron vernix
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
In Portuguese
TOXICODENDRON vernix
Penstemon do foguete
In Polish
toxicodendron vernix
petarda penstemon
In Latin
Natrum vernix
Firecracker Persicaria
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Toxicodendron
Penstemon
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Poison Sumac and Firecracker Penstemon
Wondering what are the properties of Poison Sumac and Firecracker Penstemon? We provide you with everything About Poison Sumac and Firecracker Penstemon. Poison Sumac doesn't have thorns and Firecracker Penstemon doesn't have thorns. Also Poison Sumac does not have fragrant flowers. Poison Sumac has allergic reactions like Irritate the mucus membrane, Rash and Skin irritation and Firecracker Penstemon has allergic reactions like Irritate the mucus membrane, Rash and Skin irritation. 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 Poison Sumac and Firecracker Penstemon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Poison Sumac and Firecracker Penstemon
Season and care of Poison Sumac and Firecracker Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Poison Sumac and Firecracker Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Poison Sumac season is Summer and Fall and Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Poison Sumac is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Poison Sumac is Acidic, Neutral and for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Poison Sumac and Firecracker Penstemon Physical Information
Poison Sumac and Firecracker Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Poison Sumac height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Poison Sumac and Firecracker Penstemon are as follows:
Poison Sumac flower color: Yellow green
Poison Sumac leaf color: Green, Orange and Dark Green
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
- Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Care of Poison Sumac and Firecracker Penstemon
Care of Poison Sumac and Firecracker Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Poison Sumac 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 Poison Sumac 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.