Rock Candy® Blue Penstemon

PENSTEMON b. Rock Candy® Ruby ‘Novapenrub’ PP27820. 12″ tall with equal spread, full sun, spring-late summer bloom. This tidy plant products deep pink, bell-shaped blooms on compact flower spikes. These bright, plump panicles stand out against the dark green foliage. Drought & heat tolerant. Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds & is bee friendly. Zones 5-8. Potted in 3″ pot.

Penstemon barbatus, commonly called southwestern penstemon, is native to rocky slopes and open woodlands from Utah and Colorado to Arizona, Texas and Mexico. It is a clump-forming perennial which typically grows 1 1/2-3' tall.

Best grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soil in full sun. Tolerant of occasional drought and inundation once established. Can be grown in clay soils but avoid overly wet, poorly drained conditions.

Garden Style:
Cottage, Eclectic, Rain Garden, Woodland Shade
Other Features:
Border Plant, Cut Flower, Easy To Grow, Mass Planting