Product Description
Penstemon 'Prairie Dusk' (25) Bare Root Plants
Common Name: Beardtongue (because sterile stamen has a tuft of small hairs).
Rose-purple, trumpet-shaped flowers are borne in profusion on thin spikes in early summer.
Penstemons are very drought tolerant perennials that are easy to grow and are rarely bothered by insects or diseases. Plant them in full sun and watch as hummingbirds feast on their delicious nectar. Penstemons should be grown in full sun and very well-drained soil to avoid root rot. Soil fertility need only be average, but a light mulch in winter is recommended. Use Penstemons in the border, for naturalizing, and for cut flowers.
Height: 24.0-30.0 Inches
Spread: 15.0-18.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones: 3,4,5,6,7,8
Flower Color: Pink shades - Purple shades
Foliage Color: Green shades
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Low to Average Water Needs
Average to Fertile Soil Quality
Bloomtime: Early Summer
Attracts Hummingbirds
Bee Friendly
Growth Rate: Medium
Border Plant, Cut Flower, Drought Tolerant, Easy To Grow, Mass Planting, Salt Tolerant