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Penstemon superbus

Coral Penstemon

Plant photo of: Penstemon superbus
Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer: Janet Rademacher MSN

 

Description

This perennial grows at a moderate rate to 2' x 3'. Leaves are blue-green and vivid coral flowers appear in late spring. Reseeds easily. Plant in fall for spring flowers. Accepts full sun or partial shade. Attracts hummingbirds. Native to the Chihuahuan Desert.

 

Plant Type

Perennial

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Pink, Red

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Blue Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Use multiple cycles of irrigation on watering days. Most sprinklers deliver water faster than soils can absorb it.

By breaking up the watering time into smaller segments, runoff can be greatly reduced.