Firecracker Penstemon
Penstemon Eatonii
Overview
The Firecracker Penstemon, or Penstemon eatonii, is a vibrant perennial boasting brilliant red tubular flowers that attract hummingbirds. Thriving in USDA zones 4-9, it reaches 2-4 feet in height and prefers well-drained soils. This drought-tolerant plant flourishes in full sun, blooming from early to mid-summer. Ideal for xeriscaping, it adds a striking vertical element and a burst of color to rock gardens and desert-inspired landscapes.
Sun Full, HalfWater Low, MediumZones 6–11Type PerennialClimate Arid
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Low, Medium
- USDA zones
- 6–11
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Perennial
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
- Climate
- Arid
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