Penstemon Eatonii
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Firecracker Beardtongue
| Evergreen-Deciduous | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Overall Mature Size | Small |
| Mature Height & Spread | 2-3' x 1' |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Water | Medium Water |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Bloom Time | Spring, Summer |
| Special Features | Attracts Birds, Butterflies, Coastal Conditions, Deer Resistant |
| Container Sizes | #1 |
| Natural Growth Habit | Upright |
| Sunset Garden Zones | 6-9, 14-24 |
| Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone | 4A-8B |
| Plant Type | Perennial |
Penstemon Eatonii will often be called the Firecracker Penstemon. It can exhibit both sprawling and upright growth patterns. The blazing red color of Penstemon Eatonii is very common throughout the spring and early summer. Penstemon eatonii grows 2 to 3 feet tall and about a foot wide. In late spring it bears brilliant red tubular flowers. Hummingbirds love them. Penstemon Eatonii leaves are large & leathery looking. Eatonii requires good soil drainage as well as fairly dry conditions in the summer growing season.
