About This Product
Botanical Name: Penstemon gloxinioides 'Firebird', 'Schonholzeri'
Common Name: Firebird Border Penstemon, Beardtongue
A compact, evergreen to semi-evergreen perennial with upright, branching stems and a tidy border habit. Glossy, lance-shaped green leaves line reddish-brown stems, with bright crimson, tubular bell-shaped flowers produced from late spring into fall. A strong choice for perennial borders, pollinator gardens, coastal plantings, and cut flower use, with nectar-rich blooms that attract hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies. Benefits from well-drained soil and deadheading to support repeat bloom.
USDA Zone: Zones 7 - 10
Sunset Zone: Zones 7 - 9, 14 - 24
Mature Height: 2 - 3 feet
Mature Width: 2 - 3 feet
Light Needs: Full Sun, Filtered Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade, Shade
Water Needs: Moderate, Regular
