Penstemon eatoni

Firecracker Penstemon

Boething Treeland Farms grows over 1,000 varieties of trees, shrubs, perennials and specialty plants on 9 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.