Polaris™ Red Penstemon
Penstemon hartwegii 'Florpenred'
Full sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | PEN-stem-on hart-WEG-ee-eye |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 16 to 18 in. tall, 14 to 16 in. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Late Spring through Early Fall |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Mediterranean, Rustic |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Accent, Edging |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Waterwise |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Switch Grass (Panicum); Catmint (Nepeta); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum); Coneflower (Echinacea); Russian Sage (Perovskia) |
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.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 7-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant