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California Native Plant

Penstemon centranthifolius

Scarlet-Bugler

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor        Photographer: El Nativo Growers

 

Description

This herbaceous perennial has gray green leaves with showy scarlet flowers that bloom in spring. It requires excellent drainage.

 

Plant Type

Perennial

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Red

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Blue Green, Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Roadside, With Rocks

Special Uses

Fire Resistant, Naturalizing

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.