General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Dry Mesic
Dry
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 4b -31.7 °C (-25 °F) to -28.9 °C (-20 °F)
Plant Height: 15 inches
Plant Spread: 15 inches
Leaves: Other: Glossy
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Pink
Other: Dark pink buds
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Other: Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season.
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Cut Flower
Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Other Beneficial Insects: Moths
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Drought tolerant
Propagation: Seeds: Other info: Deadhead, since seedlings are not true to color variety.
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PPAF
Awards and Recognitions: Other: 2014 Plant Select Award Winner

Common names
  • Beardtongue
  • Penstemon
Also sold as:
  • Penstemon x mexicali 'Carolyn's Hope'

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