Firecracker Penstemon
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Commonly known as Firecracker Penstemon or Eaton's Beardtongue, this perennial blooms bright scarlet red tubular-shaped flowers that attract hummingbirds in spring and summer. The foliage features tough, green leaves and purplish stems. It is native to the western United States, from California to the Rocky Mountains, where it grows in many types of desert, woodland, forest, and open plateau habitats. This plant is excellent for rock, desert, and interior valleys. It is deer resistant and drought-tolerant.
Height: 2.5'-3.5'
Spread: 3’
Bloom: Winter-Spring
Light: Full Sun, Part Shade
Water: Low
Zone: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Origin: southwest U.S.
Winter Shipping: We will continue to ship throughout winter. If you prefer, we are happy to hold your order until spring; please include that request in your shipping notes.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
