Common in the mountains of the Southwest, this perennial blooms all summer with red tubular flowers that attract hummingbirds. The stems have slender gray-green leaves up to 5 inches long. Plant in full sun to part shade and provide excellent drainage. It can reseed in the landscape.
Penstemon barbatus (Scarlet Bugler)
Penstemon barbatus
Beardlip Penstemon, Scarlet Beardtongue, Beard Tongue 'Coccineus', BeardTongue 'Coccineus', Penstemon 'Coccineus'
Common in the mountains of the Southwest, this perennial blooms all summer with red tubular flowers that attract hummingbirds. The stems have slender gray-green leaves up to 5 inches long. Plant in full sun to part shade and provide excellent drainage. It can reseed in the landscape.
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 4 (-30° F) |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Flower Season | Spring, Summer |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Height | 2' - 4' (ft) |
| Spread | 9" - 12" (in) |
| Spacing | 12" (in) |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Pollinators |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil, Salt |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Image by: MSWN
Image by: MSWN
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