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    Penstemon 'Cherry Glow'

    Also Known As

    • Cherry Glow Beardtongue

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 12"-24"
    • W: 24"

    planting zones

    • 7a-9b

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    Penstemon 'Cherry Glow' plant details

    Penstemon 'Cherry Glow' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall red flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and low water. Does well in average, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Penstemon 'Cherry Glow'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: plantaginaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 24 IN wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
    Flowers: red blooms in fall
    Uses: border plant, cottage garden, rock garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Penstemon 'Cherry Glow'

    USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: low
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, lean and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Cherry red lipstick color just like some moms used to wear. A large bodacious flower with a white throat to shout about too. 2 x 2 ft plants.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Large bright red flowers with white throat, fall bloom, hummingbirds.

    By: Thompson's Nursery

    Gardening facts about Penstemon 'Cherry Glow' plant

    How to Grow Penstemon 'Cherry Glow'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • low

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Wildlife

      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Zones

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    aka Lilac Beardstongue, Lilac Penstemon

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

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    Size

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