Native Plant Species Finder Tool

Part of EcoRestore Utah

firecracker penstemon
Photo Credit to: Max Licher

Firecracker Penstemon
Penstemon Eatonii

Plant type: Forb, Herb
Growing Season: No information found
Life Cycle: Perennial
Cover: Low

Soil & Plant Characteristics

Acceptable Soil Types: No information found
Acceptable Soil Conditions: No information found
Max Plant Height (in ft): 4
First Bloom: May
Last Bloom: August
Flower Color: Red

Location

Minimum Elevation (in ft): 2438
Maximum Elevation (in ft): 9484
Counties: Beaver, Carbon, Duchesne, Garfield, Grand, Iron, Juab, Kane, Millard, Piute, Saltlake, Sanjuan, Sanpete, Sevier, Tooele, Utah, Wasatch, Washington, Wayne

Reproduction and Growth

Growth Rate: Rapid
Germination Overall: Moderate
Germination Rate: Long
Germination Requirements: Cold stratification
Reproduction: High
Establishment: High

Ecological

Best Suited For These Conditions: Fire, Disturbance, Riparian
Best Suited For These Management Goals: Wildlife habitat, Pollinator habitat, Songbird habitat, Erosion control, Drought resilience, Bumblebee habitat