Arabesque Red beardtongue
Penstemon 'Arabesque Red'
USDA zones6 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Arabesque Red' beardtongue (Penstemon 'Arabesque Red') is a perennial for borders, containers, and pollinator gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 6, or down to -10°F (-23°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to average, sandy, loamy, or chalky soil. Hummingbirds, bees, and birds visit its flowers. It is not a favorite of deer or rabbits, though hungry ones will eat almost anything. It tolerates drought and salt, so it needs little care once settled.
Pairs well with Tawny King red-hot poker, Obsidian coral bells, and Agapanthus.