Penstemon cardinalis

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Description

Penstemon cardinalis is a broadleaf, evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer, red flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant. Native to Texas & New Mexico this fierce flowered Penstemon loves it hot & sunny. Deep red, ruby, tubular blooms dangle on 2-3' spikes, causing a hummingbird frenzy mid-Summer. Big, deep green leaves form a dashing evergreen rosette up to 3' wide. Needs well drained soil & once established is totally drought tolerant. Excellent choice for rock gardens & dry borders.

Plant Type

Perennial

Height Range

1-3', 3-6'

Flower Color

Red

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low, Low, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Japanese, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Summer

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Patio, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.

Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.

Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.