Penstemon eatoni

Firecracker Penstemon

Boething Treeland Farms grows over 1,000 varieties of trees, shrubs, perennials and specialty plants on 10 California nurseries to serve the wholesale landscape and nursery industries throughout the Western United States and beyond.

Plant Type: Perennials

Evergreen-Deciduous: Evergreen

Overall Mature Size: Small

Also Grown As: Bush

Mature Height & Spread: 2-3' x 2-3'

Natural Growth Habit: Upright, Clumping

Native To: California, Southwest, Intermountain

Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Shade

Water: Low Water

Flower Color: Red

Bloom Time: Spring, Summer, Winter

Special Features: Attracts Birds/Butterflies/Bees / Cold Hardy / Deer Resistant / Desert Conditions / Drought Resistant / Fire Resistant/Retardant / Fragrant / Intermountain Conditions / Seacoast Conditions / Shade Tolerant

Container Sizes: #5

Sunset Garden Zones: 1-3, 7 10, 15-21

USDA Hardiness Zone: 4-9

A Bit More

Penstemon eatonii is a hardy, drought-resistant perennial native to the Western United States. It is highly prized for its brilliant red, tubular flowers that bloom from late winter through early summer, acting as a major nectar source for hummingbirds. Ideal for rock gardens, xeric landscapes, and wild gardens. Fire resistant. High disease and pest resistance. Cold hardy to below 0°F.

A Bit More

Penstemon eatonii is a hardy, drought-resistant perennial native to the Western United States. It is highly prized for its brilliant red, tubular flowers that bloom from late winter through early summer, acting as a major nectar source for hummingbirds. Ideal for rock gardens, xeric landscapes, and wild gardens. Fire resistant. High disease and pest resistance. Cold hardy to below 0°F.