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Penstemon Plants



    Penstemon plants do well in the desert southwest. They are easy care plants. They will go dormant during the winter season in the southwest. They like full sun and will bloom in March, April and May.


    Water often during the summer but very little during the cold months. They have long stem with beautiful small spike blooms numerous colors to chose from.

    Color Your World Nurseries will usually have these type of plants during the spring summer and fall season. If you are looking to purchase online these fantastic type plants I recommend NatureHills below.

    Below are several varieties that are drought tolerant and are an excellent choice for southwestern landscaping. They come from Naturehills Nurseries.

    Click on the desired plant picture for zone, descriptions and water requirements.

     


    Husker Red Penstemon

    Scientific Name: Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red'
    Zone: '3 - 8'
    Sun: Full Sun

    "The Penstemon `Husker Red', Penstemon digitalis, is one of the most popular Penstemon in its family. Being Perennial of the Year in 1996, one can see... more


    Pikes Peak Purple Penstemon

    Scientific Name: Penstemon x mexicale 'Pikes Peak Purple'
    Zone: '5 - 8'
    Sun: Full Sun

    "The Penstemon `Pikes Peak Purple', Penstemon x mexicale, has constant small, violet-purple flowers that bloom all summer long with narrow, lance-shap... more


    Prairie Dusk Penstemon

    Scientific Name: Penstemon barbatus 'Prairie Dusk'
    Zone: '3 - 8'
    Sun: Full Sun

    "The Penstemon `Prairie Dusk', Penstemon barbatus, has tall vivid purple tubular blooms and dark green leathery foliage. Blooming in early summer, it ... more


    Prairie Splendor Penstemon

    Scientific Name: Penstemon x mexicale 'Prairie Splendor'
    Zone: '3 - 8'
    Sun: Full Sun

    "The Penstemon `Prairie Splendor' has large flowers of white, rose, lavender and pink with narrow, lance-shaped evergreen foliage. The flowers only la... more


    Red Rocks Penstemon

    Scientific Name: Penstemon x mexicale 'Red Rocks'
    Zone: '5 - 8'
    Sun: Full Sun

    "The Penstemon `Red Rock', Penstemon x mexicale, has constant small, bright, rich, magenta flowers that bloom all summer long with narrow, lance-shape... more


     

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