code: 805
This scarce, drought-tolerant plant
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Common name: Crested-tongue Penstemon, Fuzzytongue Penstemon, Fuzzy-tongue Penstemon, Whited’s Penstemon
Plant Classification: Hardy perennial
Minimum Height: 15 cm
Maximum Height: 40 cm
Two-lipped lavender flowers with long purple hairy stamens open in June to September. This scarce, drought-tolerant plant, that attracts butterflies and bees, is perfect for a hot garden or a rocky or sandy, very well-drained spot.
Sowing advice:
For best results, sow seeds immediately onto a good soil-based compost. Cover the seeds with fine grit or compost to approximately their own depth. They can be sown at any time, and germination can sometimes be quicker if kept at 15 to 20 degrees C. However, we sow most seeds in an unheated greenhouse and wait for natural germination as many seeds have built-in dormancy mechanisms, and often wait for spring before emerging regardless of when they are sown. But spring sowing will obviously give them a full season of growth if successful germination occurs.
Water Needs:
Moderate
Foliage Color:
Green
Flower Attributes:
Fragrant
Landscape Uses:
Specimen, Trailing
Light Needs:
Full Sun
Plant Types:
Shrubs
Flower Colors:
Red
Flower Seasons:
Spring
Special Features:
Attracts Hummingbirds
Growth Habits:
Climbing
