Bridges' penstemon

Dark evergreen foliage covered with a constant succession of scarlet trumpet flowers through the hot summer months. Long lived and durable under a wide range of climatic conditions. Little known Southwestern native wildflower. Perennial. Xeriscape. Read more here.

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

Plant Type	Perennial
Height	24-36 inches
Width	24-36 inches
Flowering Season	Summer
Flower Color	Red
Sun	Sun, Part Sun
Water Needs	Moderate to xeric
USDA Hardiness Zone	Zones 4b-8
Soil Type	Clay, loam, sandy
Deer Resistant	Yes
Good for Pollination	Yes
Winter Interest	No
North American Native	Yes
Year Introduced	2006
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 8125 ft