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Penstemon hybrids 'Garnet'

Garnet Penstemon

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Information by: James Campbell El Nativo Growers        Photographer: El Nativo Growers

 

Description

The Border Penstemon is a showy perennial that reaches 2'-4' in height. It has reddish pink, tubular blossoms with red-striped throats on long flower spikes that bloom from spring through the fall. It is hardy to 15 degrees F. It is also drought tolerant, and attracts hummingbirds and butterflies.

 

Plant Type

Perennial

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Pink, Red

Flower Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Green, Light Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Mediterranean

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Park, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a 2" layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost, or aged sawdust.

Inorganic mulches such as gravel are also acceptable.