Rondo Beardtongue
Penstemon barbatus 'Rondo'
Tubular flowers of red, pink or purple appear above glossy green foliage along the ends of upright stems. Plant in mass for showy summer color in borders and containers. Herbaceous perennial.
| Key feature: | Summer Flowering |
| Plant type: | Perennial |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Herbaceous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 4 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Full sun |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Fast growing 1 to 2 ft. tall, 6 to 12 in. wide. |
| Growth rate: | Fast |
| Flower attributes: | Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Special feature: | North American Native Selection |
| Landscape uses: | Border, Firescaping/Fire Wise |
| Flower color: | Multicolored |
| Blooms: | Summer |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 2759 |
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Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. For a neat appearance, remove old foliage before new leaves emerge. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring.
Tubular flowers of red, pink or purple appear above glossy green foliage along the ends of upright stems. Plant in mass for showy summer color in borders and containers. Herbaceous perennial.
Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. For a neat appearance, remove old foliage before new leaves emerge. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring.
| Key feature: | Summer Flowering |
| Plant type: | Perennial |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Herbaceous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 4 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Full sun |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Fast growing 1 to 2 ft. tall, 6 to 12 in. wide. |
| Growth rate: | Fast |
| Flower attributes: | Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Special feature: | North American Native Selection |
| Landscape uses: | Border, Firescaping/Fire Wise |
| Flower color: | Multicolored |
| Blooms: | Summer |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 2759 |
