Firecracker Penstemon
Perennial

Firecracker Penstemon

Penstemon eatonii

Spikes of scarlet tubular flowers that hummingbirds fight over. Southwestern native at its finest.

Bloom Season
Apr - Jun
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Sun Requirements
○ Full Sun6+ hours direct
Water Needs
Low
Drought tolerant
Size & Zones
2-3' tall
USDA Zones 4-9
Bloom Colors
Red
Traits
♣ Native Species✿ Pollinator Friendly△ Deer Resistant❖ Hummingbird Magnet
Soil
SandyPoor Soil
Pairs Well With
Desert Marigold
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Salvia
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