Penstemon is well known for a tough-as-nails, grow-anywhere attitude. The flowers are sizeable compared to others in the genus, and the floral stems range in color from green to red. Great for native bees, and also a host plant for the Chalcedony Midget moth.
Return to Plant Search Home
Cultivation Status
|
Exposure
|
Soil Moisture
|
Ecoregion
| • |
(83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands |
| • |
(59) Northeastern Coastal Zone |
| • |
(84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens |
| • |
(82) Acadian Plains and Hills |
| • |
(58) Northeastern Highlands |
|
Ornamental Interest
|
Attracts Wildlife
| • |
Attracts Butterflies |
| • |
Attracts Bees |
| • |
Host Plant |
| • |
Attracts Hummingbirds |
| • |
Other Pollinators/Wildlife |
|
Tolerance
| • |
Drought Tolerant |
| • |
Urban Environment |
|
Additional Attributes
|
Landscape Use
| • |
Rain Garden |
| • |
Massing |
| • |
Naturalize |
| • |
Specimen |
|
