Aptly referred to as Firecracker Penstemon, this Western United States native provides a spectacular show of brilliant red narrow tubular blooms in summer to fall. Flowers are highly attractive to a wide variety of pollinators. Foliage forms mounds of lance shaped leathery dark green leaves. Prefers rocky well drained soil.
- Plant Patent: n/a
- Container Size:
- USDA Zone: 4-9
- Height: 24”
- Spread: 12-18”
- Sun Exposure: full sun
- Soil Moisture: dry to average
- Bloom Time: late spring to summer
- Bloom Color: scarlet
- Foliage Color: green
- US Native: yes
- Wildlife Benefit: hummingbirds, pollinators
- Notes: drought tolerant, deer tolerant