Penstemon superbus

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Red Rose Penstemon

  
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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Janet Rademacher MSN

 

Description

Red Rose Penstemon has vivid coral flowers along 4' tall stalks in spring. Leaves are gray green, glaucous, 4"long, and 1.5" wide. Hummingbirds love this plant. It does well in desert areas but needs regular water in summer.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub, Perennial, Biennial

 

Height Range

3-6'

 

Flower Color

Pink, Red

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Grey Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.

One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.