Red Rocks Beardtongue (Penstemon 'Red Rocks')
PEN-steh-mon 'Red Rocks'

Deciduous Perennial in the Plantaginaceae Family

About Beardtongues

Penstemon, commonly known as beardtongue, is a genus of perennial flowering plants native primarily to North America. Some key facts about the Penstemon genus:

Appearance: Penstemon species feature narrow, tubular flowers that bloom in a wide range of colors including pink, purple, red, white, and blue. The foliage is often green, but some cultivars display burgundy, purple, or blue-green leaves.

Growth Habit: Most Penstemon varieties grow in upright, clumping forms, reaching heights of 1-4 feet depending on the species. They have a tidy, well-behaved habit.

Bloom Period: Penstemon typically flower in late spring through mid-summer, providing season-long color in the garden.

Growing Conditions: These perennials prefer full sun exposure and well-drained, nutrient-rich soil. Many are also quite drought-tolerant once established.

With their diverse array of species and cultivars, Penstemon offer gardeners a wide selection of vibrant, reliable perennials that thrive in sunny, well-drained areas across North America.
 

Plant Data

Tags Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Container, Deciduous, Drought Tolerant, Edging, Good for Accents, Good for Borders, Good for Butterfly Garden, Good for Cut Flowers, Good for Mass Planting, Good for Rock Garden, Normal Soil, Perennial, Rabbit Resistant, Showy Flowers, Tolerant of Moist Soil, Tolerant of Sandy Soil, Well-Drained Soil
Flower Color
Red Rocks Beardtongue, in bloom
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Field-Grown vs. Greenhouse-Grown Plants

Plants which are well-adapted to our local climate are most often field-grown (outside). Field-grown plants are generally cheaper and have the advantage of already somewhat acclimated to our cold winters, but that means they’re not artificially far along in the spring and tend to bloom at the normal time in our area.

Spring annuals and tender perennials are typically grown in Greenhouses so they can be ready and luxurious exactly when customers want them. Some perennials are also “forced” into early bloom in greenhouses. In May, there can be a very big difference between field-grown and greenhouse-grown plants of the same type. The latter typically look good right away (so they’re a great choice where that’s important), but we typically pay a premium for it.


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