The firecracker Penstemon is a showy and sprawling perennial with tall, upright stems. This plant has lance shaped leathery-green leaves and tubular red flowers. The fibrous root system makes it a perfect fit for water-wise gardens and rocky desert gardens. This plant has also been used medicinally by Indigenes groups; it is said to help soothe spider bites, stomach upset, bleeding, backache, snake bites and burns.
Penstemon eatonii (Firecracker Penstemon)
Penstemon eatonii
Firecracker Penstemon
The firecracker Penstemon is a showy and sprawling perennial with tall, upright stems. This plant has lance shaped leathery-green leaves and tubular red flowers. The fibrous root system makes it a perfect fit for water-wise gardens and rocky desert gardens. This plant has also been used medicinally by Indigenes groups; it is said to help soothe spider bites, stomach upset, bleeding, backache, snake bites and burns.
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 4 (-30° F)Zone 5 (-20° F)Zone 6 (-10° F)Zone 7 (0° F)Zone 8 (10° F) |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Flower Season | Spring, Summer |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Height | 1-3ft |
| Spread | 1-3ft |
| Characteristics | Great Foliage, Showy |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Pollinators, Wildlife |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Edging, Patio and Containers, Rain Gardens, Small Gardens |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
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