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: Red
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Uses: Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Hummingbirds
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Cuttings: Tip

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Common names
  • Beardtongue
  • Pride of the Mountain
  • Penstemon

Photo Gallery
Location: At a nursery
Date: 2008-06-25
Location: At a nursery
Date: 2008-06-25
Location: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Location: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

Photo courtesy of Joy Creek Nursery
  • Uploaded by Joy

Photo Courtesy of Secret Garden Growers.
  • Uploaded by Joy

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