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Penstemon eatonii Firecracker penstemon

Previous scientific name(s): Penstemon eatonii var. eatonii

 

Drought tolerant perennial; full sunlight. Red tubular shaped flowers bloom May to June along high plains, open forests, talus slopes and mountain ridges. A very attractive species with many blossoms arranged along long stems. Pollinated by hummingbirds.

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Species Attributes

Height:

12 - 40 in.

Life Form:

Perennial

Native or Introduced:

Native

Season:

Sun & Shade Tolerance:

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Elevation:

ft.

Precipitation:

Low

Soil Texture
Coarse:

Average

Moderately Coarse:

Best

Medium:

Average

Moderately Fine:

Not Adapted

Fine:

Not Adapted

Soil pH
Acidic:

Not Adapted

Neutral:

Best

Basic:

Marginal

Seeding Rate:

1 - 3 PLS lbs/Acre

Pure Seed per Bushel:

28.60 lbs.

Seeds per Pound:

400,000

Germination Time:

Days

Blooming Season:

Spring Summer

Mycorrhizal Dependent:

Yes

Bloom Color:

Red

Variety:

Richfield

A selection from native stands in Richfield, Utah, chosen for its beauty, hardiness, seed production and natural range of adaptability. A fibrous root system and wide canopy cover make it an excellent plant for soil stabilization. Cold hardy. (Released 1994, source of ecotype: Sevier County, UT)

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