Taxon

Penstemon × mexicali 'Red Rocks' Red Rocks®

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Common name: Red Rocks® Mexican penstemon, Red Rocks® Mexican beardtongue
Family: Scrophulariaceae (figwort family)
Distribution: hybrid
Hardiness: USDA Zone 5
Life form: Herbaceous perennial
Comments: 12-18" tall x 12-18" wide. This new cultivar of our native Penstemon is among the longest blooming perennials in the garden. Bright red-violet tubular flowers appear in mid-season and just keep going until frost. This plant is a favorite of both hummingbirds and butterflies. Grows into a lovely mounded clump when planted in full sun and a well-drained soil. Great for borders or naturalized gardens, perfect for rock gardens. A low-maintenance, reliably pretty plant.
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