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Red Rose Penstemon |
Information by: George Hull MSN Photographer: Janet Rademacher MSN
Description
Red Rose Penstemon has vivid coral flowers along 4' tall stalks in spring. Leaves are gray green, glaucous, 4"long, and 1.5" wide. Hummingbirds love this plant. It does well in desert areas but needs regular water in summer.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial, Biennial
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Pink, Red
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Grey Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.