Penstemon barbatus 'Coccineus'

Also Known As

Penstemon barbatus 'Coccineus Scarlet'
Penstemon barbatus coccineus 'Scarlet'
Coccineus Scarlet Southwestern Penstemon
Scarlet Bugler

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 8"-12"

planting zones

3a-8b

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Penstemon barbatus 'Coccineus' plant details

Penstemon barbatus 'Coccineus' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer red flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Penstemon barbatus 'Coccineus'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: plantaginaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: red blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Penstemon barbatus 'Coccineus'

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Penstemon barbatus ssp. coccineus 'Scarlet' is a strong and cold-hardy beard tongue with scarlet-red, two-lipped tubular flowers up to two inches long that hang loosely on tall, upright, rigid stems offering much taller plants than other cultivars and with an airy, ethereal look. The long blue-green foliage is narrow, lance-shaped, and almost willow-like. Plants can reach 18-36 inches tall and 8-12 inches wide. Remove spent flowers to encourage rebloom. Use in the sunny border, rock, cottage or native garden. It also makes a good cut flower. Drought tolerant once established. Attracts hummingbirds and other pollinators. Deer resistant.