Firecracker Penstemons

Firecracker Penstemons also known as Eaton Firecrackers- Penstemon eatonii (not to be confused with Arizona Firecrackers-Ipomopsis arizonica). Photo taken along Pine Creek trail in Red Rocks, Nevada in May 2008. Penstemon eatonii is a perennial with crimson tubular flowers about 1 inch (2.54 cm) long. This plant, like many other red blooming plants is popular with hummingbirds.