Penstemon eatonii (Firecracker Beardtongue) 1G

Aptly referred to as Firecracker Penstemon, this Western United States native provides a spectacular show of brilliant red narrow tubular blooms in summer to fall. Flowers are highly attractive to a wide variety of pollinators. Foliage forms mounds of lance shaped leathery dark green leaves. Prefers rocky well drained soil.

• Plant Patent: n/a
• Container Size: trade gallon
• USDA Zone: 4-9
• Height: 24”
• Spread: 12-18”
• Sun Exposure: full sun
• Soil Moisture: dry to average
• Bloom Time: late spring to summer
• Bloom Color: scarlet
• Foliage Color: green
• US Native: yes
• Wildlife Benefit: hummingbirds, pollinators
• Notes: drought tolerant, deer tolerant