Penstemon barbatus 'Coral Baby'

Also Known As

Coral Baby Beard Tongue
Coral Baby Southwestern Penstemon

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 16"-20"
W: 12"-14"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Penstemon barbatus 'Coral Baby' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Penstemon barbatus 'Coral Baby'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: plantaginaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 14 IN - wide, 16 IN - 20 IN - tall
Flowers: coral blooms in spring and summer
Uses: rock garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Penstemon barbatus 'Coral Baby'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Penstemon barbatus is a strong species known as southwestern Penstemon. It has good overwintering success in coastal BC and cold climates unlike many hybrid beard tongues. 'Coral Baby' is a special selection with glowing, intense, coral-pink, tubular flow