'Rose Rhinestones' Penstemon barbatus

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Features

Characteristics

Plant Needs

Deep rose pink tubular flowers are a favorite of hummingbirds. Long blooming. Moderate size perennial with native roots in the Southwest.

Characteristics

Plant Type:

Perennial

Garden Height:

14 - 16 Inches

Spread:

20 - 24 Inches

Foliage Colors:

Green

Flower Colors:

Pink

Flower Shade:

Dark Rose Pink

Foliage Shade:

Green

Habit:

Mounded

Container Role:

Filler

Native to:

North America

Attracts:

Bees, Hummingbirds

Plant Needs

Light Requirement:

Sun

Maintenance Category:

Easy

Bloom Time:

Early Summer

Hardiness Zones:

4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Water Category:

Average

Soil Fertility Requirement:

Average Soil, Fertile Soil

Soil PH Category:

Neutral Soil

Uses:

Border Plant, Cut Flower, Landscape, Mass Planting

Light Requirement:

The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).

Penstemons should be grown in full sun and very well-drained soil to avoid root rot. Soil fertility need only be average, but a light mulch in winter is recommended. Use Penstemons in the border, for naturalizing, and for cut flowers.

Features

Deep rose pink tubular flowers are a favorite of hummingbirds. Long blooming. Moderate size perennial with native roots in the Southwest.

Characteristics

Plant Type:

Perennial

Garden Height:

14 - 16 Inches

Spread:

20 - 24 Inches

Foliage Colors:

Green

Flower Colors:

Pink

Flower Shade:

Dark Rose Pink

Foliage Shade:

Green

Habit:

Mounded

Container Role:

Filler

Native to:

North America

Attracts:

Bees, Hummingbirds

Plant Needs

Light Requirement:

Sun

Maintenance Category:

Easy

Bloom Time:

Early Summer

Hardiness Zones:

4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Water Category:

Average

Soil Fertility Requirement:

Average Soil, Fertile Soil

Soil PH Category:

Neutral Soil

Uses:

Border Plant, Cut Flower, Landscape, Mass Planting

Light Requirement:

The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).

Penstemons should be grown in full sun and very well-drained soil to avoid root rot. Soil fertility need only be average, but a light mulch in winter is recommended. Use Penstemons in the border, for naturalizing, and for cut flowers.