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Red Rose Penstemon |
Description
Red Rose Penstemon has vivid coral flowers along 3' stalks bloom from April to May. Leaves are blue green, 4"long, and 1.5" wide. The foliage is often purplish.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial, Biennial
Height Range
1-3'
Width Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Pink, Red
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green, Blue Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Meadow, Ranch, Spanish
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Entry, Parking Strip, Patio, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Filler, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant, Naturalizing, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds
Water Saving Tip:
Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.