Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Southwestern United States, California
Habitat
Boggy areas, Fens, Fields, meadows, Swamps, Woodlands
Dry areas, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune in early spring, 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, Fertilize every year, Mulch, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Apple Maggot, Fall Webworm, Red blotch, Scale
Insects
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ARONIA arbutifolia
PENSTEMON eatonii
Common Name
Red Chokeberry
Firecracker Penstemon
In Hindi
लाल Chokeberry
Firecracker penstemon
In German
Rote Apfelbeere
Kracher penstemon
In French
Red Chokeberry
Firecracker penstemon
In Spanish
rojo Chokeberry
Penstemon del petardo
In Greek
κόκκινο Chokeberry
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
In Portuguese
Red Chokeberry
Penstemon do foguete
In Polish
Red aronii
petarda penstemon
In Latin
arbutifolia
Firecracker Persicaria
Family
Rosaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Red Chokeberry and Firecracker Penstemon
Season and care of Red Chokeberry and Firecracker Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Red Chokeberry and Firecracker Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Chokeberry season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Firecracker Penstemon season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Chokeberry is Clay, Loam and for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Chokeberry and Firecracker Penstemon Physical Information
Red Chokeberry and Firecracker Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Red Chokeberry height is 180.00 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Red Chokeberry and Firecracker Penstemon are as follows:
Red Chokeberry flower color:
Red Chokeberry leaf color:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
- Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Care of Red Chokeberry and Firecracker Penstemon
Care of Red Chokeberry and Firecracker Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Chokeberry pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune in early spring, 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 Red Chokeberry 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.