Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
South-Central United States, Texas
Southwestern United States, California
Types
Cercis canadensis var. texensis
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Habitat
Temperate Regions
Dry areas, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
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
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Magenta
Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown, Chocolate
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Dark Green, Plum
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Japanese weevil, leaf anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
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Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Cercis canadensis
PENSTEMON eatonii
Common Name
Texas Redbud
Firecracker Penstemon
In Hindi
Texas Redbud
Firecracker penstemon
In German
Texas Redbud
Kracher penstemon
In French
Texas Redbud
Firecracker penstemon
In Spanish
Texas Redbud
Penstemon del petardo
In Greek
Τέξας κουτσουπιά
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
In Portuguese
Texas Redbud
Penstemon do foguete
In Polish
Texas Redbud
petarda penstemon
In Latin
Texas Redbud
Firecracker Persicaria
Family
Fabaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
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Season and Care of Texas Redbud and Firecracker Penstemon
Season and care of Texas Redbud and Firecracker Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Redbud and Firecracker Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Firecracker Penstemon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Texas Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Texas Redbud is Neutral, Alkaline and for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Texas Redbud and Firecracker Penstemon Physical Information
Texas Redbud and Firecracker Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Redbud height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Texas Redbud and Firecracker Penstemon are as follows:
Texas Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Magenta
Texas Redbud leaf color: Green, Purple, Dark Green and Plum
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
- Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Care of Texas Redbud and Firecracker Penstemon
Care of Texas Redbud and Firecracker Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Redbud 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 Texas Redbud 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.