Botanical Name: Penstemon cardinalis | |
Common Name: Cardinal Penstemon |
Plant Type
Perennial
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Red
Flower Season
Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Woodland
Accenting Features
Fall Color, Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Patio, Raised Planter, With Rocks
Special Uses
Cut Flowers
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds