Botanical Name: Common Names:
Penstemon barbatus Rock Candy Ruby Golden Beard Tongue, Beard Lip,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
TBA Shrub Like, Upright
Description:
Showy evergreen perennials with long lasting ruby red tubular flowers during the warmer months. Perfect for cottage themed gardens and containers. Grows approx. 30cm tall x 35cm wide. Many cultivars available.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
15-30cm 30-60cm
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Any, Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Bird Attracting, Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Cut Flower, Feature, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Container / Pot, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Plantaginaceae NorthAmerica
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Red
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Autumn, Spring, Summer
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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