This perennial grows along sandy washes and slopes in the southwestern U.S. It blooms in late winter to early spring with spikes of rich red flowers. Hummingbirds love it! Glossy dark green leaves form a low clump. Plant in full sun and well-drained soils. It reseeds readily.
Penstemon eatoni (Firecracker Penstemon)
Penstemon eatoni
Firecracker Penstemon, Firecracker Beardtongue, Eaton's Penstemon, Eaton's Beardtongue
This perennial grows along sandy washes and slopes in the southwestern U.S. It blooms in late winter to early spring with spikes of rich red flowers. Hummingbirds love it! Glossy dark green leaves form a low clump. Plant in full sun and well-drained soils. It reseeds readily.
| Plant Type | Native, Perennial |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 5 (-20° F) |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Flower Season | Spring, Summer |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Height | 1' - 3' (ft) |
| Spread | 1' - 3' (ft) |
| Spacing | 24" - 36" (in) |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Pollinators |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Image by: MSWN
Image by: MSWN
Image by: MSWN
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