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Penstemon

Striking long-blooming flowers attract hummingbirds. Well-suited for garden's edge, rock gardens or for delightful bouquets. Lovely planted with cranesbill, yarrow and lamb's ear. Remove faded flowers to promote rebloom.

Companion Plants

Blanket Flower

Dianthus

Purple Fountain Grass

Plant Details

  • Common name

    Penstemon

  • Botanical name

    Penstemon

  • Variety

    Red Riding Hood

  • Zone

    USDA Zone 5 (-20°F) to USDA Zone 8 (10°F).

  • Light

    Sun

  • Height

    12-24" (31-61 cm)

  • Habit

    Upright

  • Feed

    Use all-purpose

  • Water

    Weekly during dry spells

  • Bloom Time

    Summer

  • Maintenance

    Remove spent blooms

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

  • Ursula L.'s collection
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