Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Southwestern United States, California
Habitat
gardens, Hardwood forests
Dry areas, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
4-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Butterfly shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
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
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diuretic
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
-
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
JEFFERSONIA diphylla
PENSTEMON eatonii
Common Name
-
Firecracker Penstemon
In Hindi
Twinleaf
Firecracker penstemon
In German
Twinleaf
Kracher penstemon
In French
Twinleaf
Firecracker penstemon
In Spanish
Twinleaf
Penstemon del petardo
In Greek
Twinleaf
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
In Portuguese
Twinleaf
Penstemon do foguete
In Polish
Twinleaf
petarda penstemon
In Latin
Twinleaf
Firecracker Persicaria
Order
Ranunculales
Lamiales
Family
Berberidaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Jeffersonia
Penstemon
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Twinleaf and Firecracker Penstemon
Wondering what are the properties of Twinleaf and Firecracker Penstemon? We provide you with everything About Twinleaf and Firecracker Penstemon. Twinleaf doesn't have thorns and Firecracker Penstemon doesn't have thorns. Also Twinleaf does not have fragrant flowers. Twinleaf 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 Twinleaf and Firecracker Penstemon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Twinleaf and Firecracker Penstemon
Season and care of Twinleaf and Firecracker Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Twinleaf and Firecracker Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Twinleaf season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Firecracker Penstemon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Twinleaf is Clay, Loam and for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Twinleaf is Neutral, Alkaline and for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Twinleaf and Firecracker Penstemon Physical Information
Twinleaf and Firecracker Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Twinleaf height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Twinleaf and Firecracker Penstemon are as follows:
Twinleaf flower color: White
Twinleaf leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
- Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Care of Twinleaf and Firecracker Penstemon
Care of Twinleaf and Firecracker Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Twinleaf pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning 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 Twinleaf 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.