Penstemon eatonii
Firecracker Beardtongue
$3.50
625 seeds
Penstemon eatonii is a hummingbird favorite. The brilliant scarlet-red flowers bloom in early summer. The ripening seeds provide food for birds.
Penstemon eatonii is drought-tolerant. It needs full sun and well-drained soil. Also known as Eaton's Penstemon and Firecracker Penstemon. Deer resistant. Hardy perennial in zones 4-9.
height 24" spacing 12"
Sowing Penstemon eatonii Seeds
Sow penstemon seeds outdoors in pots in late fall or winter. Or start indoors, then refrigerate the pots for 8 weeks. Barely cover the seeds with soil. Full sun.