Rock Candy™ Ruby Penstemon
$51.00 Original price was: $51.00.$15.30Current price is: $15.30.
1000 in stock
SKU: K0Fd3ijwoH
Category: Perennials
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
SIZE: Moderate growing; reaches 12 to 18 in. tall and wide.
| Description | A tidy, compact clump of green foliage topped by upright spikes full of deep pink, bell-shaped flowers that will provide mouth-watering color in the landscape or a container. Blooms heavily in late spring, reblooming in late summer if lightly trimmed after the first flush. Heat and drought tolerant. An herbaceous perennial. |
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| Bloom Time | Late Spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Waterwise, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Edging |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Switch Grass (Panicum); Catmint (Nepeta); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum); Coneflower (Echinacea); Russian Sage (Perovskia) |
| Care Instructions | Thrives in average, well-drained soils, but highly adaptable to a wide range of soils, including clay. Water regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate drought. Feed lightly during growing season. Lightly prune spent flowers to encourage repeat bloom in late summer. Hardy to zone 5b with protection from harsh winter extremes. |