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Penstemon 'Cherry Glo'

Garden Penstemon

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Information by: El Nativo Growers        Photographer: Susan Frommer

 

Description

This Penstemon is tolerant of garden settings and produces bright red flowers in the spring and summer. In order to flourish, it requires good drainage.

 

Plant Type

Perennial

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Red

Flower Season

Constant

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Tropical, Wetlands, Woodland

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Perennial Border

Special Uses

Cut Flowers

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.