Beardtongue
Penstemon barbatus 'Riding Hood Red'
- Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies
- Heat and drought tolerant
- Beautiful cut flowers
Details
Penstemon barbatus 'Riding Hood Red' has beautiful, coral-red tubular flowers on long stems rising above the foliage over a long season, attracting hummingbirds and butterflies. Full, upright habit and long lasting color make this a great plant for perennial borders, rock gardens and cut flower displays. This Beardtongue was gorgeous in our trial garden!
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Type:
Perennial
Sun/Shade:
Full Sun to Part Sun
Bloom Color:
Red
Salmon / Coral
Hardiness Zone:
5-8
Height:
20-24 inches
Spread:
18-24 inches
Benefits:
Truly Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Good Cut Flowers
Native
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Attracts Wildlife:
Attracts Hummingbirds
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