Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
Africa, Asia, Polynesia, Australia
Southwestern United States, California
Habitat
Grassland, Shaded sites, Wet forest
Dry areas, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 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
White, Blue, Blue Violet
Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue, Violet
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long slender
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
-
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Offsets, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water during dry weather
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged fruit, 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
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
-
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
pollinators
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a dye
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
DIANELLA sandwicensis
PENSTEMON eatonii
Common Name
Ukiuki, uki
Firecracker Penstemon
In Hindi
Ukiuki
Firecracker penstemon
In German
Ukiuki
Kracher penstemon
In French
Ukiuki
Firecracker penstemon
In Spanish
Ukiuki
Penstemon del petardo
In Greek
Ukiuki
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
In Portuguese
Ukiuki
Penstemon do foguete
In Polish
Ukiuki
petarda penstemon
In Latin
Ukiuki
Firecracker Persicaria
Family
Liliaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hemerocallidoideae
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Properties of Ukiuki and Firecracker Penstemon
Wondering what are the properties of Ukiuki and Firecracker Penstemon? We provide you with everything About Ukiuki and Firecracker Penstemon. Ukiuki doesn't have thorns and Firecracker Penstemon doesn't have thorns. Also Ukiuki does not have fragrant flowers. Ukiuki 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 Ukiuki and Firecracker Penstemon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ukiuki and Firecracker Penstemon
Season and care of Ukiuki and Firecracker Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Ukiuki and Firecracker Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ukiuki season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Firecracker Penstemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ukiuki is and for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ukiuki is and for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Ukiuki and Firecracker Penstemon Physical Information
Ukiuki and Firecracker Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Ukiuki height is - and width - whereas Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Ukiuki and Firecracker Penstemon are as follows:
Ukiuki flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
Ukiuki leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
- Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Care of Ukiuki and Firecracker Penstemon
Care of Ukiuki and Firecracker Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ukiuki pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, 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 Ukiuki 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.