Season: Perennial.
USDA Zones: 8 – 10.
Height: 28 - 32 inches.
Bloom Season: Late spring through fall.
Bloom Color: Scarlet.
Foliage Color: Bronze-green.
Environment: Full sun to partial shade.
Soil Type: Well-drained soils, pH 5.8 - 6.8.
Deer Resistant: Yes.
Temperature: 60 - 70F.
Average Germ Time: 14 - 30 days.
Light Required: Yes.
Depth: Cover lightly, seed should be visible.
Sowing Rate: 2 - 3 seeds per plant.
Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination.
Plant Spacing: 16 - 20 incheS.
Penstemon (Penstemon Hartwegii Sensation Mix) - This 30 inch tall plant produces a wealth of brilliant scarlet, red, and pink tubular flowers with white throats. From June to September, Penstemon Hartwegii, also called Beardtongue, will reward you with non-stop blooming. Easily established from Penstemon seeds, this perennial is a great addition to any flower garden with its deep bronze-green foliage and various color blooms. Penstemon Beard Tongue is native to Mexico and does well in warm cmates. It will grow as a perennial in frost free or mild winters and as an annual in other zones.