Life Span
Biennial and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants
Origin
China, Japan
Southwestern United States, California
Types
Daphne odora,Daphne. mezereum.,Daphne transatlantica
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Habitat
shade of upland trees
Dry areas, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
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, Pink, Rose
Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
poisonous if ingested
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Woodland margins
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Antiphlogistic, Antispasmodic, Depurative, Opthalmic
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Making Perfumes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
DAPHNE odora
PENSTEMON eatonii
Common Name
winter daphne
Firecracker Penstemon
In Hindi
winter daphne
Firecracker penstemon
In German
Daphne odora
Kracher penstemon
In French
Daphne odora
Firecracker penstemon
In Spanish
Daphne odora
Penstemon del petardo
In Greek
Daphne odora
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
In Portuguese
Daphne odora
Penstemon do foguete
In Polish
Daphne odora
petarda penstemon
In Latin
Daphne odora
Firecracker Persicaria
Family
Thymelaeaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Properties of Winter Daphne and Firecracker Penstemon
Wondering what are the properties of Winter Daphne and Firecracker Penstemon? We provide you with everything About Winter Daphne and Firecracker Penstemon. Winter Daphne doesn't have thorns and Firecracker Penstemon doesn't have thorns. Also Winter Daphne does not have fragrant flowers. Winter Daphne has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested and Firecracker Penstemon has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested. 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 Winter Daphne and Firecracker Penstemon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Winter Daphne and Firecracker Penstemon
Season and care of Winter Daphne and Firecracker Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Winter Daphne and Firecracker Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Winter Daphne season is Spring and Winter and Firecracker Penstemon season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Winter Daphne is Loam, Sand and for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Winter Daphne is Neutral and for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Winter Daphne and Firecracker Penstemon Physical Information
Winter Daphne and Firecracker Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Winter Daphne height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Winter Daphne and Firecracker Penstemon are as follows:
Winter Daphne flower color: White, Pink and Rose
Winter Daphne leaf color: Dark Green
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
- Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Care of Winter Daphne and Firecracker Penstemon
Care of Winter Daphne and Firecracker Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Winter Daphne 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 Winter Daphne 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.