Red Riding Hood Beardtongue
Penstemon schmidel 'Red Riding Hood' PP #18,950
SKU
09474
Beautiful, bright red, hooded flowers on tall, upright stems cover the dense thicket of glossy deep green foliage. A hummingbird favorite. A prolific flowering variety that will provide long-lasting color for perennial beds and borders, rock gardens, and patio containers. Great for cut flower displays. An herbaceous perennial.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
| Botanical Pronunciation | PEN-stem-on |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 24 to 32 in. tall, 12 to 20 in. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Early Summer to 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 Habit | Clumping |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Mass Planting, Rock Garden, Cutting Garden, Edging |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Soil Needs | Flower & Rose Food |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Clump Forming, Easy Care, Waterwise |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Switch Grass (Panicum); Coneflower (Echinacea); Russian Sage (Perovskia); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Sedum (Sedum) |
Easily grown in average, well-drained soils. Water regularly in first growing season to establish root system; once established, tolerates moderate drought. Feed lightly during growing season. Remove spent flowers to promote continuous bloom. Cut back after first frost. Mulch to protect in cold winter zones.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-9
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