Penstemon barbatus

Also called:

Beardlip Penstemon

Bearded Penstemon

Red Penstemon

Botanical Description

Plant Family:

Scrophulariaceae

Semi-Evergreen

Herbaceous Plant, Perennial

Oregon Native?

West State Native?

Yes

Sonora in Mexico, north through Arizona, New Mexico, and western Texas to Utah and Colorado

Jan Even

Flower:

Red

Blooms from :

Jun

to:

Sep

Loose terminal racemes of reddish-orange, two-lipped, tubular flowers (to 2? long) atop erect, rigid stems bloom from late spring well into summer.

Foliage:

Green

Clasping, narrow, lance-shaped to linear, willow-like, medium green stem leaves (2-6? long). Oblong to ovate basal foliage generally retains some green color over winter.

Site Selection

Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone:

Water Needs:

Sun Needs:

Partial Sun

Deer Resistant?

Yes

Firewise?

Yes

Height:

2-3'

Spread:

12-18"

Growth Rate:

Native Habitat:

Mesas; mountains

Soil Needs

Rocky soils

Fertilizer Needs:

Recommended Mulch:

Wildlife Uses

Attracts Pollinators?

Yes

Attracts Birds?

Yes

Supports Butterflies?

Yes

Wildlife use description: