Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Flowering Plants
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Southwestern United States, California
Types
Hybrid Tiger Lilies, Double Orange, Ditch Lily
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Habitat
Roadsides, Shaded sites, Woodlands
Dry areas, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Orange Red, Black
Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, 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
Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Lily Beetle, Slugs
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Beetles
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
chest congestion, Intestinal irritations
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
LILIUM lancifolium
PENSTEMON eatonii
Common Name
Tiger Lily
Firecracker Penstemon
In Hindi
टाइगर लिली
Firecracker penstemon
In German
Tiger Lily
Kracher penstemon
In French
Tiger Lily
Firecracker penstemon
In Spanish
lirio de tigre
Penstemon del petardo
In Greek
Κρίνος ποικιλόχρωμος
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
In Portuguese
Tiger Lily
Penstemon do foguete
In Polish
Tygrys Lily
petarda penstemon
In Latin
Lilium
Firecracker Persicaria
Family
Liliaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Tiger Lily and Firecracker Penstemon
Wondering what are the properties of Tiger Lily and Firecracker Penstemon? We provide you with everything About Tiger Lily and Firecracker Penstemon. Tiger Lily doesn't have thorns and Firecracker Penstemon doesn't have thorns. Also Tiger Lily does not have fragrant flowers. Tiger Lily has allergic reactions like and Firecracker Penstemon has allergic reactions like . 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 Tiger Lily and Firecracker Penstemon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tiger Lily and Firecracker Penstemon
Season and care of Tiger Lily and Firecracker Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Tiger Lily and Firecracker Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tiger Lily season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Firecracker Penstemon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Tiger Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tiger Lily is Acidic, Neutral and for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Tiger Lily and Firecracker Penstemon Physical Information
Tiger Lily and Firecracker Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Tiger Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Tiger Lily and Firecracker Penstemon are as follows:
Tiger Lily flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Black
Tiger Lily leaf color: Dark Green
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
- Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Care of Tiger Lily and Firecracker Penstemon
Care of Tiger Lily and Firecracker Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tiger Lily 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 Tiger Lily 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.