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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

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low, Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Entry, Parking Strip, Patio, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Filler, Mass Planting, Naturalizing, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Group plants according to their water needs.

Creating separate zones for drought-tolerant plants, medium water-use plants, and water-thirsty grass will help prevent overwatering.