Hill Country Penstemon
Hill Country Penstemon
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Penstemon triflorus
Penstemon triflorus
Hill Country Penstemon; Scarlet Beardtongue, Hill Country Beardtongue; Heller’s Beardtongue
Edwards Plateau
1
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2 feet
1
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2 feet
Central Texas
Texas
Full Sun
Part Sun/Shade
Very Low
Flowering
Hummingbirds
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About This Plant
Sun. A perennial Texas penstemon, growing 1 1/2 to 2 feet tall with paired leaves and two-lipped flowers, also in pairs. In habit it’s a very small thin plant, but when in bloom (in spring) penstemon is spectacular. It’s long-lived in the native garden, and makes a great cut flower as well.
Penstemon are endemic to North America, though mostly in cooler latitudes. This is considered one of the genus’ most beautiful species.
Maintenance
Propagate via cuttings or seed. Allow it to re-seed before cutting old stalks.
Features
Plant Type:
Wildflowers
Size:
1-2' H, 1-2' W
Sunlight Requirements:
Full Sun, Part Sun/Shade
Soil Types:
Clay, Sandy
Wildlife:
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Flower Color:
Red
Bloom Time:
April, May
Freeze Hardy:
Yes
Invasive:
No
Caution:
None
Coupon Eligible:
No
This plant goes well with
Muhlenbergia dumosa
Echinacea purpurea
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