Summit Sweets™ Ruby Beardtongue Penstemon hybrida
Exposure
- Sun
Flower Season
- Spring
- Summer
Mature Size
Height: 2'6" - 2'10"
Spread: 2' - 2'6"
Height: 76cm - 86cm
Spread: 61cm - 76cm
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30 - 34 Inches26 - 32 Inches24 - 30 Inches76cm - 86cm66cm - 81cm61cm - 76cm
Features
Large habit and tall profile give a dramatic look to gardens and mixed containers. Use as back-of-the-border plants.
Heat TolerantDrought TolerantAttracts:BeesButterfliesHummingbirdsCharacteristics
Plant Type:PerennialHeight Category:TallGarden Height:30 - 34 Inches 76cm - 86cmSpacing:26 - 32 Inches 66cm - 81cmSpread:24 - 30 Inches 61cm - 76cmFlower Colors:RedFlower Shade:RubyFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:Green ShadesHabit:UprightContainer Role:ThrillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:Spring through SummerHardiness Zones:5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8bWater Category:AverageUses:Border PlantUses:Cut FlowerUses:Mass PlantingMaintenance Notes:Penstemon perform best in sunny locations with well-drained soils.
Fertilize once per month for best results.
Removing spent flower stems will encourage repeat blooming. -
Professional Growing Information 
