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Penstemon

Striking, long-blooming flowers are irresistible to hummingbirds. Beautiful at garden's edge, in rock gardens, or cut for bouquets. Lovely planted with cranesbill, yarrow and lamb's ear. Remove faded flowers to promote rebloom.

Companion Plants

Shasta Daisy

Tickseed

Yarrow

Plant Details

  • Common name

    Penstemon

  • Botanical name

    Penstemon barbatus

  • Variety

    Rondo Mix

  • Zone

    USDA Zone 3 (-40°F) to USDA Zone 8 (10°F).

  • Light

    Sun

  • Height

    12-14" (31-36 cm)

  • Habit

    Upright

  • Feed

    Use all-purpose

  • Water

    Weekly during dry spells

  • Bloom Color

    Mix

  • Bloom Time

    Summer-fall

  • Maintenance

    Divide every 3 to 5 years

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

  • Marie M.'s collection
  • Ursula L.'s collection