Penstemon barbatus ssp. coccineus ‘Scarlet’
Penstemon barbatus ssp. coccineus 'Scarlet' is a beard tongue with scarlet-red tubular-shaped flowers and green foliage.
Penstemon barbatus ssp. coccineus ‘Scarlet’ is a strong and cold-hardy beard tongue with scarlet-red, two-lipped tubular flowers up to 2 inches long, hang loosely on upright, rigid stems. Long green foliage is narrow, lance-shaped, almost willow-like. Clump-forming typically growing 18 to 36 inches tall and 8 to 12 inches wide. Remove spent flowers to prolong blooming period. Use in the sunny border, rock, cottage or native garden, mass planting and vase. Drought tolerant once established. Attracts hummingbirds and pollinators. Deer resistant
Common Name: Beard Tongue
Family: Plantaginaceae (The Plantain Family)
Zone Hardiness: 3-8
Light: Full Sun
Height: 12-24"
Width: 8-12"
Primary Bloom Colour: Red
Secondary Bloom Colour:
Foliage Colour: Green
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Summer
Soil Moisture: Average, Dry, Drought Tolerant
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits: Hummingbirds Bees
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Upland, mountain,roadsides and in other open, sunny, disturbed areas.
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