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Penstemon |
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Pride of the Mountain |
Red Riding Hood |
Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
Plant Height: | 18 - 24 inches |
Plant Spread: | 6 - 12 inches |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Other: Coral-red |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Other: Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season. |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Cut Flower Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Rabbit Resistant Drought tolerant |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP18950 |
Posted by jvdubb (48036 MI - Zone 6b) on Aug 24, 2014 6:02 PM I purchased this plant from Lowe's four years ago. It has been very prolific for me. The plant itself got huge and I had to thin it out several times. It blooms in spring and will bloom two more times until fall if I keep up on removing the spent blooms. Other than dead heading, I find it requires no special care. [ Reply to this comment | |
christine2 | On June 1, 2016 | Obtained plant 3 |
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