Botanical Name: Penstemon hybrids (assorted) Add
Common Name: Border or Garden Penstemon  
Plant photo of: Penstemon hybrids (assorted)
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California Native Plant
  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Perennial

 

Height Range

1-3', 3-6'

 

Flower Color

Pink, Purple, Red

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

 

Leaf Color

Dark Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Low, Extra in Summer

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Clay, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow, Mediterranean

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

 

Location Uses

Entry, Patio, Walkways

 

Special Uses

Mass Planting

 

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Information by: J. Sortomme
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  • Description

  • Notes

This perennial plant will reach 2-4' high and has medium-sized, glossy dark green leaves with red, pink and purple hued flowers that bloom in spring, summer and into fall. It needs a bit extra water in the summer and no water in the winter. Flowers attract hummingbirds.
Planting Instructions: 1. Dig a hole 2 times the width and 1 and 1/2 times the height of the container. 2. Set rootball at ground level. 3. Prepare soil mix of equal parts soil and soil amendment. 4. Backfill with amended soil. 5. Build Basin and water.