Penstemon superbus |
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Red Rose Penstemon |
Description
Vivid coral flowers along 3'stalks from April to May, Leaves blue green 4"long 1 1/2" wide, Foliage often purplish, Native on rocky canyon areas in South Eastern Arizona from 3500-5500'
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial, Biennial
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Pink, Red
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green, Blue Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Meadow, Ranch, Spanish
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Entry, Parking Strip, Patio, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Filler, Mass Planting, Naturalizing, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds
Water Saving Tip:
Check your irrigation systems at least once per month (or after each mowing).
Monitor each cycle to identify obvious problems and to confirm that all of the components are functioning properly.
Contact your water agency for assistance.