Delfts Blue Riding Hood Beardtongue
Penstemon schmidel 'Delfts Blue Riding Hood' PP #23,065
SKU
07943
Beautiful, pure blue tubular flowers on long stems rise above the foliage over a long season, attracting hummingbirds and butterflies. Full, upright habit and long lasting color make this a great plant for perennial borders, rock gardens and cut flower displays. Herbaceous perennial.
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Full sun
Once established, needs only occasional watering.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | PEN-stem-on |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Reaches 24 to 30 in. tall and 18 to 24 in. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Blue |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Mediterranean, Rustic |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Mass Planting, Cutting Garden, Wildlife Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Special Feature | Attracts Hummingbirds, Waterwise |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Drought tolerant once established. Shear mid- to late summer to allow a new flush of flowers into fall. Divide spring or fall when needed.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-9
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