Penstemon cardinalis

Also Known As

Cardinal Beardtongue

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 3'
W: 3'

planting zones

5a-10b

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Penstemon cardinalis plant details

Penstemon cardinalis is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer red flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Penstemon cardinalis

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: plantaginaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 3 FT tall
Flowers: red blooms in summer
Uses: rock garden, rosette-forming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Penstemon cardinalis

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Native to Texas & New Mexico this fierce flowered Penstemon loves it hot & sunny. Deep red ruby tubular blooms dangle on 2-3' spikes, causing a hummingbird frenzy mid-Summer. Big deep green leaves form a dashing evergreen rosette up to 3' wide. Needs well drained soil & once established is totally drought tolerant. Excellent choice for rock gardens & dry borders. Combine with Ratibida columnifera var. pulcherimma, Centaurea cyanus 'Blue Diadem' & Penstemon X gloxinioides 'Midnight' for a bloomerific low water Summertime bloomfest.