This Texas native is one of the first Penstemons to bloom, starting in early February and continuing to send up flower spikes through April. It has especially large, deep rose flowers marked with colored streaks, called "guidelines", which lead hummingbirds and bees to the nectar stored deep inside the blossoms. With its glossy green leaves, compact form and 2-foot tall flowers spikes, Hill Country Penstemon makes a great foreground plant for some of the taller selections.
Penstemon triflorus (Hill Country Penstemon)
Penstemon triflorus
Hill Country Penstemon
This Texas native is one of the first Penstemons to bloom, starting in early February and continuing to send up flower spikes through April. It has especially large, deep rose flowers marked with colored streaks, called "guidelines", which lead hummingbirds and bees to the nectar stored deep inside the blossoms. With its glossy green leaves, compact form and 2-foot tall flowers spikes, Hill Country Penstemon makes a great foreground plant for some of the taller selections.
| Plant Type | Native, Perennial |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 8 (10° F) |
| Flower Color | Rose |
| Flower Season | Spring, Summer |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Height | 1 (ft) |
| Spread | 1 (ft) |
| Spacing | 1' (ft) |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Attracts | Bees, Hummingbirds, Pollinators |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Image by: MSWN
Image by: MSWN
This catalog is for reference purposes only. All plants may not be available at all times in the nursery. Please check with our store for current availability.
