Penstemon eatonni (Firecracker Penstemon)


Botanical Information

FamilyScrophulariaceae
GenusPenstemon
Specieseatonni
CategoryPerennials, Tropicals
OriginSouthwestern United States of America to Northern Mexico.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone8 - 10
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height50 - 100 cm
Spread50 - 70 cm
Flowering PeriodMay, June, July, August

Description and Growing Information

LandscapeIt is excellent for dry, gravelly banks and background plantings.
Notable SpecimensDesert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America.
HabitatDry and rocky slopes of southwestern United States of America to Northern Mexico.
Leaf DescriptionThe leaves are lance-shaped to oval and up to 9 cm in length.
Flower DescriptionTubular red-scarlet flowers.

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