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Penstemon superbus

Red Rose Penstemon

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Information by: George Hull MSN Photographer: Janet Rademacher MSN

Description

Red Rose Penstemon has vivid coral flowers along 4' tall stalks in spring. Leaves are gray green, glaucous, 4"long, and 1.5" wide. Hummingbirds love this plant. It does well in desert areas but needs regular water in summer.

Plant Type

Shrub, Perennial, Biennial

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Pink, Red

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Entry, Patio, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Filler, Mass Planting, Naturalizing, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Group plants with similar watering needs in the same area.