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Penstemon cardinalis (Cardinal penstemon)

Penstemon cardinalis Photo/Illustration: Courtesy of High Country Gardens

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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Penstemon cardinalis PEN-steh-mon kar-din-AL-iss Common Name: Cardinal penstemon Genus: Penstemon
This New Mexico/Texas native offers the garden spikes of dangling, rich red flowers in midsummer that attract hummingbirds. Grow in a border, rock garden, or cottage garden. It appreciates a moist but well-drained soil, but can also take more xeric habitats.
 Noteworthy characteristics: Attracts hummingbirds. U.S. native.
 Care: Full sun or just a little shade and moist, well-drained soil. Can take high heat and dry conditions.
 Propagation: Start from seed.
Height 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Growth Habit Clumps
Growth Pace Moderate Grower
Light Full Sun Only
Moisture Dry to Medium
Maintenance Moderate
Characteristics Attracts Hummingbirds; Native; Showy Flowers
Bloom Time Summer
Flower Color Red Flower
Uses Beds and Borders
Style Rock Garden
Seasonal Interest Summer Interest
Type Perennials

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