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Penstemon eatonii

I don't know which variety of this I have. The tall, bright red spikes last several weeks in July. A few lower spikes poke out in August and September. The clump has slowly increased in size over the years and for the first time one came up from seed this summer.

Penstemon, Firecracker

Penstemon eatonii

Type: perennial Zone: 3,4,5,6 - ?

Elevation (if known): 2,000 - 7,600 ft.

Color: red Height: 2 - 3.5 ft

Ease of growth: fairly easy

Bloom Time : Summer, Late Summer, Late Blooming

Sun: yes Part Shade: no Shade: no

Water Needs: regular

Native to: SW US CO/NM native? yes

Deer Resistant: yes Rabbit Resistant : no

Soil : Well Drained

Propagation: Divisions, seeds

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