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Firebird Border Penstemon

Penstemon 'Firebird'

A compact, long-blooming penstemon with large, trumpet-shaped, vivid cherry-red flowers, perfect for sunny borders and pollinator gardens.

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Description

Penstemon 'Firebird' (syn. Penstemon gloxinioides 'Firebird', 'Schonholzeri') is a striking, long-blooming perennial prized for its large, trumpet-shaped, vivid cherry-red flowers. This compact hybrid penstemon forms an upright, bushy clump of slender, lance-shaped, glossy, medium green leaves. From late spring through summer, and often into early fall, it produces sturdy spikes bearing an abundance of showy, tubular, two-lipped flowers in a brilliant, fiery cherry-red hue, creating a vivid, eye-catching display that attracts hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies. Exceptionally drought-tolerant, heat-tolerant, and deer-resistant, it is an outstanding choice for sunny borders, perennial beds, rock gardens, Mediterranean gardens, containers, and pollinator gardens.

Quick Facts

Foliage & Flowers: Slender, lance-shaped, glossy, medium green leaves (basal leaves broader, stem leaves narrower); sturdy spikes of large, trumpet-shaped, vivid cherry-red flowers, blooming from late spring through summer into early fall .
Mature Height: 12-24 inches (1-2 ft)
Mature Spread: 12-24 inches (1-2 ft)
Growth Rate: Moderate
Hardiness Zones: USDA 7-10 ; Sunset 7-9, 14-24
Light Requirement: Full sun to partial shade (best flowering in sun)
Core Benefits: Large vivid cherry-red flowers, compact size, long bloom season, attracts hummingbirds, drought and heat tolerant, deer resistant.
Best Uses: Sunny borders, perennial beds, rock gardens, Mediterranean gardens, containers, pollinator gardens, cutting gardens.

Faqs

Q: How long does Firebird Penstemon bloom?
A: It has a long bloom season, typically from late spring through summer and often into early fall, providing months of vivid cherry-red color.

Q: How large does it get?
A: It is a compact variety, forming an upright, bushy clump, typically reaching 1-2 feet in both height and spread.

Q: Does it attract hummingbirds?
A: Yes, the tubular, nectar-rich, vivid red flowers are highly attractive to hummingbirds, as well as bees and butterflies.

Q: Is it drought tolerant?
A: Yes, once established, it is drought and heat tolerant. Water regularly during its first year, then little to no supplemental water is needed. It thrives in well-drained soils.

Q: How much sun does it need?
A: For the most abundant flowering and compact growth, plant in full sun (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily). It will tolerate light shade but may become leggy.

Q: Is it deer resistant?
A: Yes, it is generally resistant to deer and rabbits.

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