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Penstemon subulatus
Little Beardtongue
Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor Photographer: Mountain States Nursery
Description
This beautiful perennial reaches 1' tall and wide, and has delicate, narrow, tubular red flowers that bloom in spring. Leaves are also narrow and gray green. Flowers are held high above foliage. Water this Penstemon weekly after it's established, especially during the winter. Hummingbirds love this Penstemon.
Sun
Full
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.
Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.