Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
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Southwestern United States, California
Types
it is a type of geranium
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Habitat
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Dry areas, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 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
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Cordate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Whiteflies
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
PENSTEMON eatonii
Common Name
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Firecracker Penstemon
In Hindi
Zonal Geranium
Firecracker penstemon
In German
Zonal Pelargonie
Kracher penstemon
In French
Géranium zonal
Firecracker penstemon
In Spanish
Zonal Geranium
Penstemon del petardo
In Greek
διζωνική Γεράνι
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
In Portuguese
zonal Geranium
Penstemon do foguete
In Polish
strefowe Geranium
petarda penstemon
In Latin
Zonal Geranium
Firecracker Persicaria
Order
Geraniales
Lamiales
Family
Geraniaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Zonal Geranium and Firecracker Penstemon
Wondering what are the properties of Zonal Geranium and Firecracker Penstemon? We provide you with everything About Zonal Geranium and Firecracker Penstemon. Zonal Geranium doesn't have thorns and Firecracker Penstemon doesn't have thorns. Also Zonal Geranium does not have fragrant flowers. Zonal Geranium 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 Zonal Geranium and Firecracker Penstemon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Zonal Geranium and Firecracker Penstemon
Season and care of Zonal Geranium and Firecracker Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Zonal Geranium and Firecracker Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Firecracker Penstemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral and for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Zonal Geranium and Firecracker Penstemon Physical Information
Zonal Geranium and Firecracker Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Zonal Geranium and Firecracker Penstemon are as follows:
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
- Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Care of Zonal Geranium and Firecracker Penstemon
Care of Zonal Geranium and Firecracker Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth 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 Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Firecracker Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.