Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean
Southwestern United States, California
Types
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
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Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
Dry areas, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
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 Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Oblong
Plant Season
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Moist, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, 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
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as an insecticide, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CALENDULA officinalis
PENSTEMON eatonii
Common Name
Pot Marigold
Firecracker Penstemon
In Hindi
Pot Marigold
Firecracker penstemon
In German
Ringelblume
Kracher penstemon
In French
pot Marigold
Firecracker penstemon
In Spanish
Caléndula
Penstemon del petardo
In Greek
καλέντουλα
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
In Portuguese
pot Marigold
Penstemon do foguete
In Polish
Pot Marigold
petarda penstemon
In Latin
Zinnia Pot
Firecracker Persicaria
Family
Asteraceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Calendula
Penstemon
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Pot Marigold and Firecracker Penstemon
Wondering what are the properties of Pot Marigold and Firecracker Penstemon? We provide you with everything About Pot Marigold and Firecracker Penstemon. Pot Marigold doesn't have thorns and Firecracker Penstemon doesn't have thorns. Also Pot Marigold does not have fragrant flowers. Pot Marigold has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash and Swelling and Firecracker Penstemon has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash and Swelling. 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 Pot Marigold and Firecracker Penstemon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pot Marigold and Firecracker Penstemon
Season and care of Pot Marigold and Firecracker Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Pot Marigold and Firecracker Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pot Marigold season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer and Firecracker Penstemon season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pot Marigold is Well drained and for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pot Marigold and Firecracker Penstemon Physical Information
Pot Marigold and Firecracker Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Pot Marigold and Firecracker Penstemon are as follows:
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
- Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Care of Pot Marigold and Firecracker Penstemon
Care of Pot Marigold and Firecracker Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pot Marigold pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Pot Marigold 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.