General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 9b
Plant Height: 18 - 36 inches
Plant Spread: 12 - 18 inches
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Other: Rosy red
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Other: Summer to first frost.
Underground structures: Taproot
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Alpine Gardening
Uses: Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Tip

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Common names
  • Border Penstemon
  • Garden Penstemon
  • Pride of the Mountain
  • Penstemon

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Photo courtesy of Joy Creek Nursery
Comments:
  • Posted by Marilyn (Kentucky - Zone 6a) on Mar 3, 2013 11:03 PM concerning plant:
    Penstemon 'Cerise Kissed' is a Joy Creek Nursery (Scappoose, OR) introduction.

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