Red Rocks beardtongue
Penstemon 'Red Rocks'
USDA zones4 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size12 to 18 inches tall9 to 12 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Rose red and white
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Red Rocks' beardtongue (Penstemon 'Red Rocks') is a perennial for pollinator gardens and meadows. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to average soil. It grows 12 to 18 inches tall and 9 to 12 inches wide. Rose red and white flowers open in early to late spring and again in early to late summer. Bees and birds visit the blooms.
Pairs well with Blue grama, Gladiator ornamental onion, and Great blue lobelia.