RED ROCKS® penstemon
Penstemon x mexicali 'P008S'
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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, Partial 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 |
