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Penstemon eatonii.

 

Eaton's Penstemon, also known as Firecracker Beardtongue, is an evergreen plant native to the western regions of the United States.


The first botanical description of Eaton's Penstemon was recorded in the 1700s by American botanist John Mitchell, though the plant had, according to legend, been widely used by Native Americans as a versatile medicinal remedy.

 

Stunning scarlet-red flowers emerge on tall bloom spikes in late spring to early summer and are a favorite of butterflies and hummingbirds.

 

Heat and drought tolerant once established, and easily adaptable to growing in a number of regions. Plant develops slowly and typically begins to bloom in its second year.

Eaton's Penstemon

SKU: NW007
$2.50Price
  • Growth Chart

    Hardiness Zones: 4 to 11
    Light Requirement: Full to partial sun
    Soil Type: Rocky, sandy, loamy
    Sow Depth: Surface
    Plant Spacing: 24 to 36 inches
    Germination Note: Cold stratification required
    Stratification Time: 60 days
    Bloom Time: May to August
  • Growing Tips

    Direct sow in late fall, or start indoors for spring planting. If starting indoors, mix the seeds with moist sand and store in the refrigerator for 60 days before planting (cold stratification).

  • A Note on Cold Stratification

    These seeds require cold, moist stratification. To naturally stratify the seeds, plant outdoors late fall on a weed-free site and allow seeds to overwinter. 

     

    To artificially stratify the seeds, place the seeds and a moist medium (such as a damp paper towel, coffee filter, sand, or vermiculite) in a labeled, sealed plastic bag and store in a refrigerator (33-40°F) for the amount of time noted on the growth chart before sowing. 

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