Penstemon eatonii
Item # 75735

Not Available At This Time
Utah\'s Choice Award Winner

Penstemon eatonii

Firecracker Beardtongue 'Richfield Selection'

Quick Facts :: Growing Tips

Full and Afternoon Sun Xeric Attract Hummingbirds Resists Rabbits Western Only  Legend

Description:

24-36” x 15” wide, (seed propagated). This cultivar was released by the Soil Conservation Service’s Plant Materials Center in Aberdeen, ID. Seeds of this species were collected from 15 different locations in UT. Plants from each seed location were evaluated in side-by-side field trials for beauty, hardiness, longevity and natural range of adaptability. ‘Ritchfield Selection’ from Sevier Co., UT was judged superior. Plant this beauty in full sun sites with lean, well drained soil. Water deeply but infrequently after the first growing season. Excellent companion plants include Nepeta faassenii ‘Select Blue’ and Stanleya pinnata. Zones 4-9.

Try Our Recommended Substitute

"Plant Select Winner"

Penstemon mexicali 'Red Rocks'™

For More Information, See:

May we also suggest the following:
Penstemon cardinalis
Item # 75725 		Penstemon cardinalis - Cardinal Beardtongue
each $7.99
3 to 6 plants $7.79
7 or more $7.59
Gardeners who purchased Penstemon eatonii also purchased:
Salvia greggii (Furman's Red)
Item # 84735 		Salvia greggii 'Furman's Red' - Furman's Red Texas Sage
each $7.99
3 to 6 plants $7.79
7 or more $7.59
Customers who viewed Penstemon eatonii also viewed
Xeriscape Handbook
Item # 99657 		Xeriscape Handbook: A How-to Guide to Natural, Resource-Wise Gardening
each $24.95
QUICK FACTS
USDA Growing Zones 4 - 9
Color Red
Regions Hot Desert, Suitable for Elevations Above 7000 ft., Western Only
Rain 10in - 20in, 20in - 30in, 30in - 40in (with care)
Bloom Time Late Spring
Sun Full and Afternoon Sun
Soil Average Garden Soil, Sandy Garden Soil
Moisture Xeric
Height Medium - 12in. to 36in.
Plants for Pollinators Attract Hummingbirds
Resistant to Hungry Critters Resists Rabbits
GROWING TIPS

This is a vigorous grower that performs best in non- fertile, well-drained soils. This species is often used for reclamation work because of its adaptability to dificult sites.