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Plant Description and Details
Firecracker Penstemon - what a fitting name! It rockets several stems up to 3 ft. before bursting into vibrant red bloom. It is native to the south-erly west, but has moved northward,because it's such an eye-catching addition to seeded revegetation projects. Try it as part of a naturalized desert planting or along a fence or sunny border.
| Common Names | Firecracker Penstemon, Eaton's Penstemon |
| Community | Semi-Desert |
| Annual Water Needs | 10-15 inches |
| Drought Tolerant | Yes |
| Native Range | Dry embankments, revegetation projects from SW. CO to N. CA, into UT and NV. |
| Native States | CA, CO, ID, NV, UT |
| Hardiness | Down to Zone 5 |
| Exposure | Sun |
| Placement | Desert plantings, xeric borders, bank beautification. |
| Mature Height | 2 - 4 ft. |
| Mature Width | 15 in. |
| Group Spacing | 10-20 in. |
| Blossom Color | Red |
| Blooms | Late Spring |
| Establishment Tips | Water at planting and 2-3 times deeply the first summer. |
| Wildlife Notes | A hummingbird favorite! |
| Plants Symbol | PEEA |
| Lewis & Clark | No |
