Polaris™ Red Penstemon
Penstemon hartwegii 'Florpenred'
Pronunciation: PEN-stem-on hart-WEG-ee-eye
SKU #30781
| Description | Masses of warm weather blooms on upright stems above a dense clump of narrow, glossy green foliage. The siren-red blooms with distinctive white throats provide vibrant, easy-care color for sunny beds, borders and containers. Excellent for cut flower arrangements. An herbaceous perennial; may remain evergreen in warmest winter climates. |
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| Light | Full sun |
| Watering | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
| Blooms | Late Spring through Early Fall |
| Mature Size | Moderate growing; reaches 16 to 18 in. tall, 14 to 16 in. wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
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| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Waterwise |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Accent, Edging |
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| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Switch Grass (Panicum); Catmint (Nepeta); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum); Coneflower (Echinacea); Russian Sage (Perovskia) |
| Care | Easily grown in average, well-drained soils. Water regularly in first growing season to establish root system; once established, tolerates periodic drought. Feed lightly during growing season. Remove spent flowers to promote continuous bloom. Mulch to protect in colder winter zones. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 7-9
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Dickinson, ND 58601
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