Pensham Amelia Jane beardtongue
Penstemon 'Pensham Amelia Jane'
USDA zones7 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size2 to 2.5 feet tall18 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Red with white throat
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Pensham Amelia Jane' beardtongue (Penstemon 'Pensham Amelia Jane') is a perennial for pollinator gardens, meadows, and annual beds. It is hardy to USDA zone 7, or down to 0°F (-18°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to average soil. It grows 24 to 30 inches tall and 18 to 24 inches wide. Red flowers with white throats appear in early to late spring and again in early to late summer. They attract bees and birds.
Pairs well with Chia, Artichoke, and Snapdragon.