Penstemon
Perennial

Penstemon

Penstemon digitalis

Tubular flowers on upright stems. Native hummingbird magnet for dry gardens.

Bloom Season
May - Jul
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Sun Requirements
○ Full Sun6+ hours direct
Water Needs
Low
Drought tolerant
Size & Zones
2-3' tall
USDA Zones 3-8
Bloom Colors
Purple
Pink
White
Lavender
Traits
♣ Native Species✿ Pollinator Friendly△ Deer Resistant
Soil
SandyPoor Soil
Popular Penstemon Varieties
Husker Red Penstemon
Husker Red
Dramatic burgundy-red foliage all season with white tubular flowers in late spring.
Pairs Well With
Salvia
Perennial
Yarrow
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Catmint
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