Eaton's Penstemon, Firecracker Penstemon







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	Botanical Name: Penstemon eatoni Common Name(s): Eaton's Penstemon, Firecracker Penstemon

Photographer:

Janet Rademacher MSN

Description:

Rich red flowers on numerous 2' stalks late February to April. Hummer attractor. Grows along sandy washes and slopes across SW USA and Arizona from 2-7000'. Dark green pointed leaves 3-4' x 1". Basal cluster of leaves. Similar to barbatus but eatonii is earlier and more compact.

Information by El Nativo Growers

Notes:

hardy to -10f


	Culture:

	Sun: Half

	Water: Low

	Growth Rate: Moderate

	Hydrozones: #1

	Soil Type: Sandy

	Soil Condition:

	Soil pH: Neutral

	Adverse Factors: N/A



	Design:

	Design Styles: Desert

	Accenting Features: Showy Flower

	Seasonal Interest: Winter

	Location Uses: Entry

	Special Uses: Full

	Attracts Wildlife: Hummingbirds



	Anatomy:

	Flower Color: Red

	Flower Season: Winter

	Leaf Color: Green

	Bark Color: N/A

	Fruit Color: N/A

	Fruit Season: N/A

	Fruit Type: N/A



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