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Richfield Selection Firecracker Beardtongue
Penstemon eatonii 'Richfield Selection'
Firecracker Beardtongue
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A strain of Penstemon eatonii originally collected near Richfield, UT. It has tall stalks of red blooms and glossy green foliage like the typical Firecracker Penstemon, but has been shown to have superior blooms, winter hardiness, and ease of propagation.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Part of our native plants collection, a specialty of ours.
- Deer resistant.
- Low maintenance.
- A good park-strip plant (Flip the Strip collection).
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
Quick answers
How big does Richfield Selection Firecracker Beardtongue get?
About 18-24" tall and 15" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Richfield Selection Firecracker Beardtongue need?
Full Sun.
How much water does Richfield Selection Firecracker Beardtongue need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Richfield Selection Firecracker Beardtongue grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 4, so it suits sites in zone 4 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Richfield Selection Firecracker Beardtongue deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Richfield Selection Firecracker Beardtongue in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Richfield Selection Firecracker Beardtongue wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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