Penstemon 'Enor'

Also Known As

Enor Beard Tongue

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

7b-10a

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Penstemon 'Enor' plant details

Penstemon 'Enor' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer purple and red flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Penstemon 'Enor'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: plantaginaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: purple and red blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Penstemon 'Enor'

USDA Zones: 7b - 10a
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Reddish stems and long dark shiny leaves make a fine backdrop for vivid purple-red flowers all season on this 3' x 3' perennial; like all Penstemons it needs good drainage, top dress with gravel and don?t over-fertilize. S/M-D/GDr

By: Forestfarm

Upright robust cultivar with medium sized purple tubular flowers all summer and fall, right up to the first hard freeze. 3’ tall and 2 ½’ wide, dark green dense foliage…full sun…decent soil drainage and some summer water. Easy, floriferous, hummer candy. A border staple we would not be without! USDA 8

By: Secret Garden Growers

A striking penstemon with deep reddish-purple flowers throughout the growing season and unusually dark, shiny green foliage -- a standout amongst other garden forms. Stems to 2' tall, eventually forming clumps 2' wide. Sun, good drainage, and gravel mulch (if any) to protect against root rot. Otherwise, easy and lovely. Frost hardy to 0 °F, USDA zone 7.

By: Cistus Nursery

One of the darkest foliaged Penstemons and with a generous and long lasting helping of rich purplish red flowers on reddish stems. These are good growers liking good drainage and a loose muclh - even gravel - around the crown. Long bloom period and Hummingbirds of course.