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EATON'S Penstemon RED Hummingbird Plant Perennial Native Tubular Flowers Non-GMO 200 Seeds!

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PRODUCT INFORMATION

These seeds are fresh for 2024 but dormant unless cold stratified for 30-60 days.
Bearded Tongue / Firecracker Penstemon
Native Crimson-red flowers in the summer
Drought tolerant, once established
Deer tend to avoid
Tubular, crimson-red blooms are a beacon to hummingbirds and butterflies.
Red Penstemon flowers in profusion from June to September, and narrow, glossy dark green foliage provides a dramatic backdrop for the blooms.
An easy-care, low-maintenance, native perennial, Red Penstemon grows 16-18 in. tall and is suitable for rock gardens, borders and open woodland areas.
It's drought tolerant, once established, and deer tend to avoid.
For best results, plant in full sun to partial shade. Zones 5-9
This easy-to-grow perennial makes a unique, vibrant statement in the garden and is lovely when cut for bouquets.
Also known as Firecracker Penstemon, this perennial blazes with intense crimson color. This western native thrives in desert areas, so it is very resistant to heat and drought, making it an ideal choice for xeriscaping.
John Mitchell, an 18th century American botanist, recorded the first botanical description of this plant genus; Carl Linnaeus included it in his landmark publication Species Plantarum in 1753. According to legend, Native Americans once used this plant as a versatile medicinal remedy. Its unusual common name comes from a fuzzy "tongue" in each open bloom, which gives a slight resemblance to a mouth and a tongue. The genus name "Penstemon" comes from Greek words for "five threads," referring to the stamens of each blossom.

FAST FACTS

Common Names: Firecracker Penstemon
Latin Name: Penstemon eatonii
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers
Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert
Stratification: Cold/Wet for 8 Weeks
Germination Ease: Stratify 8 Weeks
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 24 Inches
Color: Red
Bloom Season: Blooms Late Spring, Blooms Early Summer
Uses: Attracts Pollinators, Hummingbirds, Cut Flowers, Deer Resistant

PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS

Sowing: Direct sow in late fall, pressing into the surface of the soil since this seed needs light to germinate. For spring planting, mix the Eaton's Penstemon seeds with moist sand and store in the refrigerator for 30-60 days before planting. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination. This seed can also be started indoors 6-8 weeks before planting in the spring.

Growing: Water seedlings until they become established. This plant develops rather slowly, and usually begins blooming in its second year. Mature plants tolerate drought well, though they also appreciate occasional watering in especially dry weather; excessive heat and dryness can cause wilting. This plant grows well in rocky soil, and has excellent resistance to disease and pests. After blooming cut the plant back to several inches above the soil, unless seed is wanted. Do not overwater, since this plant is particularly susceptible to root rot if the soil becomes too moist. If seeds are not required, cut the plant back after blooming has finished. This plant often self-sows, and is highly attractive to bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies.

Harvesting: For cut flowers, choose stems with flowers that have just opened. Strip the foliage that will fall below the water level, and place in water immediately.

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