Spikes of scarlet tubular flowers that hummingbirds fight over. Southwestern native at its finest.
Quick Reference
- Bloom Season
- Apr to Jun
- USDA Zones
- 4-9
- Sun
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low - drought tolerant
- Mature Height
- 2-3'
- Bloom Colors
- Red
♣ Native Species✿ Pollinator Friendly△ Deer Resistant❖ Hummingbird Magnet
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About This Name
Penstemon eatonii is the scientific name used by botanists, nurseries, and seed catalogs to identify Firecracker Penstemon unambiguously. The genus Penstemon places it within a specific plant family, and using the botanical name avoids the confusion that comes with regional common names. If you're shopping for Firecracker Penstemon, looking up plant care details, or comparing varieties, searching by Penstemon eatonii will give you the most precise results.