Coral Baby penstemon

Coral Baby penstemon sports bouquets of coral-pink flowers from May to July (and often well into fall). The upright spikes of flowers are beautiful in a dry border or rock garden. Coral Baby is a favorite of hummingbirds, bees and butterflies, and will provide years of enjoyment. Selected by Kelly Grummons, Denver nurseryman and breeder specializing in xeric plants. Read the plant story here.

Tips from the pros: Undemanding if planted in full sun. Deadhead for the first two years to avoid seed set - will result in a stronger plant. After that, deadhead to encourage repeat blooming. Thrives in disturbed soils - aerate surrounding soil with push aerator or spading fork from time to time.

Plant Type	Perennial
Height	16-20 inches
Width	12-14 inches
Flowering Season	May - July
Flower Color	Coral Pink
Sun	Sun
Water Needs	Moderate to dry
USDA Hardiness Zone	Zones 5-8
Soil Type	Sandy
Deer Resistant	Yes
Good for Pollination	Yes
Winter Interest	No
North American Native	Yes
Year Introduced	2015
Annual Commercial Maintenance	Hand trim back dead stems in spring.
5-10 Year Commercial Maintenance	Follow annual maintenance. This can be a long lived perennial if growing conditions are correct.
Elevation Guide	Up to 6200 ft