WINDWALKER® garnet penstemon
Penstemon 'PWIN02S' (Mexicali hybrid)
Unique ruby-red or garnet-colored tubular flowers with striped throats bloom nearly all summer long above narrow, glossy green leaves, forming attractive mounds. This selection is a hybrid between Mexican and American wild penstemons developed by Kelly Grummons in Colorado. 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 | Summer |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| 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 | 2014 |
| 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 |
