Penstemon 'Bev Jensen'

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 2'-4'
W: 1'-3'

planting zones

7a-10a

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Penstemon 'Bev Jensen' plant details

Penstemon 'Bev Jensen' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer burgundy flowers emerge. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with 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 'Bev Jensen'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: plantaginaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: burgundy blooms in fall and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Penstemon 'Bev Jensen'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

BIG flowers on this very upright growing Beard Tongue are deep rose with white throats, delicately etched with burgundy. Plants are 2-3’ tall with lush, mod green foliage. Full sun, good soils, summer water – easy. Blooms all summer and fall til frost.

By: Secret Garden Growers

A large leafed cultivar growing to 3-4', 'Bev Jensen' has rich magenta blossoms that have a white throat. One of the sturdiest cultivars, it will bloom through summer and fall.