Penstemon 'Schoenholzeri'

Also Known As

Penstemon 'Firebird'
Penstemon hybridus 'Firebird'
Firebird Beard Tongue

Plant type

perennial

size

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

planting zones

7a-10b

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Penstemon 'Schoenholzeri' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Penstemon 'Schoenholzeri'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: plantaginaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in fall and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Penstemon 'Schoenholzeri'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A fabulous choice for hummingbird gardens, bright red bell-shaped flowers with a white and pink throat rise above lush dark green semi-evergreen clumps which reach 3' tall and 2' wide (deadhead spent blooms for longer flowering), a wonderful choice for rock garden or container; winner of the 'Award of Garden Merit' given by the Royal Horticultural Society. S/M-GDr

By: Forestfarm

Passion for RED?? Then this Beard Tongue is for you! 2-3’ high and wide…deep red tubular flowers all summer and fall (hummingbird magnet). Full sun, decent soil, a nice warm spot makes it happy. A bright, cheery addition to your garden.

By: Secret Garden Growers

3' tall with flowers on the uppermost 8" of flower stems. Lower stem is green while upper is brownish red. Flowers are pinkish-red on upper and lower surfaces, terminating in glowing red lobes. Lower interior is striped pale pink and dark red. Showy, dark brownish-red calyces provide attractive color contrast. Extremely floriferous, blooming for 4 months or more. Develops rapidly into a sizeable plant. A tough, durable cultivar that is tolerant of a wide range of soils and environmental conditions.