This stunner shoots up spikes of vivid coral flowers as tall as six feet in the spring. It occurs in rocky canyons and washes, in Arizona, New Mexico, and northern Mexico. Large blue-green leaves often have a tinge of purple. Hummingbirds love the flowers. Plant in full sun and well-drained soils. It reseeds readily.
Penstemon superbus (Superb Penstemon, Coral Penstemon)
Penstemon superbus
Superb Penstemon, Coral Penstemon
This stunner shoots up spikes of vivid coral flowers as tall as six feet in the spring. It occurs in rocky canyons and washes, in Arizona, New Mexico, and northern Mexico. Large blue-green leaves often have a tinge of purple. Hummingbirds love the flowers. Plant in full sun and well-drained soils. It reseeds readily.
| Plant Type | Native, Perennial |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 5 (-20° F) |
| Flower Color | Coral |
| Flower Season | Spring, Summer |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Height | 2 (ft) |
| Spread | 2 (ft) |
| Spacing | 1' - 3' (ft) |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders |
| Tolerance | Cold, Deer, Drought, Heat |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Image by: MSWN
Image by: MSWN
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