Penstemon centranthifolius
Scarlet-Bugler
Description
This herbaceous perennial has gray green leaves with showy scarlet flowers that bloom in spring. It requires excellent drainage.
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
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.