Penstemon 'Firebird'

Common name(s): beardtongue

Description: perennial; also known as 'Shoenholzeri.' A 1939 cross of P. 'Garnet' and P. 'Southgate Gem' selected for longevity and sturdy stems. Attractive narrow green foliage and long-blooming tubular red flowers from summer to first frost. Almost 100 years in cultivation, this penstemon has clearly withstood the test of time. 

Height: to 3 ft. Spread: to 3 ft.

Position: full sun and well-draining soil

Uses: ornamental, to attract pollinators

Winter Hardiness: to 0 F and below