Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants
Origin
India, Mediterranean
Southwestern United States, California
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Dry areas, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Deep Red, Red
Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, 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
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium, Needs a lot of water initially
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, 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
Aphids, Beetles, Gray mold, Mites, Red blotch, Root mealy bugs
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Birds, Bugs, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Hives, Itchiness, Stomach pain, Swelling, Throat itching
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Regulates Blood Sugar, Skin Disorders
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make juice
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Punica granatum
PENSTEMON eatonii
Common Name
Pomegranate
Firecracker Penstemon
In Hindi
अनार
Firecracker penstemon
In German
Granatapfel
Kracher penstemon
In French
Grenade
Firecracker penstemon
In Spanish
Granada
Penstemon del petardo
In Greek
Ρόδι
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
In Portuguese
Romã
Penstemon do foguete
In Polish
Granat
petarda penstemon
In Latin
malogranatum
Firecracker Persicaria
Family
Punicaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Pomegranate and Firecracker Penstemon
Wondering what are the properties of Pomegranate and Firecracker Penstemon? We provide you with everything About Pomegranate and Firecracker Penstemon. Pomegranate doesn't have thorns and Firecracker Penstemon doesn't have thorns. Also Pomegranate does not have fragrant flowers. Pomegranate has allergic reactions like Hives, Itchiness, Stomach pain, Swelling and Throat itching and Firecracker Penstemon has allergic reactions like Hives, Itchiness, Stomach pain, Swelling and Throat itching. 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 Pomegranate and Firecracker Penstemon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pomegranate and Firecracker Penstemon
Season and care of Pomegranate and Firecracker Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Pomegranate and Firecracker Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pomegranate season is Spring and Fall and Firecracker Penstemon season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Pomegranate is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pomegranate is Acidic, Neutral and for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pomegranate and Firecracker Penstemon Physical Information
Pomegranate and Firecracker Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Pomegranate height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Pomegranate and Firecracker Penstemon are as follows:
Pomegranate flower color: Deep Red and Red
Pomegranate leaf color: Green
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
- Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Care of Pomegranate and Firecracker Penstemon
Care of Pomegranate and Firecracker Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pomegranate 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 Pomegranate 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.