RED ROCKS^® penstemon

Durable hybrid penstemon selected from crosses made by Bruce Meyers between Mexican and American wild penstemons. Narrow, dark green leaves form an attractive mound. RED ROCKS^® sports a constant succession of bright rose flowers all summer. It thrives in a range of sites and soils. Read more here.

Tips from the pros: Deadhead in order to prolong bloom. Seedlings are often not true to variety color, so pull (if desired). Thrives in disturbed soils - aerate surrounding soil with push aerator or spading fork from time to time.

Plant Type	Perennial
Height	14-18 inches
Width	12-14 inches
Flowering Season	June to August
Flower Color	Pink
Sun	Sun, Part Sun
Water Needs	Moderate to dry
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	1999
Annual Commercial Maintenance	Hand trim back dead stems in spring.
5-10 Year Commercial Maintenance	Follow annual maintenance and allow to go to seed. Thin out any undesireable seedlings.
Elevation Guide	Up to 6200 ft