Rock Penstemon Live Plant 1 Gallon Rooted Penstemon baccharifolius Cherry Red Flowers

About This Plant

Rock Penstemon, also known as Rock Beardtongue, Cut-leaf Penstemon, and Baccharis-leaf Penstemon, is a perennial with thick dark-green foliage and clustered spikes of cherry-red tubular flowers. The plant is a fully rooted, established 1-gallon nursery plant suited to sunny, dry landscapes and rocky, well-drained soils.

What You Will Receive

1 fully rooted Rock Penstemon plant in a 1-gallon nursery trade pot, Penstemon baccharifolius. Includes healthy established root system. Flowering color: cherry red when mature. Low-water perennial; hummingbird nectar source.

Growing Information

• Common Name: Rock Penstemon / Rock Beardtongue
• Botanical Name: Penstemon baccharifolius
• Plant Type: Perennial flowering plant
• Growth Stage: Fully rooted established plant
• Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-drained rocky, gravelly, sandy, limestone-based soil
• Soil Moisture: Dry
• Soil pH: Alkaline preferred
• Watering: Low; allow soil to dry between watering
• Mature Flower Stalks: Approximately 1 to 1.5+ feet
• Growth Habit: Upright, almost shrubby perennial
• Foliage: Thick, dark green, toothed leaves
• Flower Color: Cherry red
• Flower Shape: Tubular
• Water Use: Low
• Nectar Source: Yes
• Hummingbird Friendly: Yes
• USDA Zones: Varies by local growing conditions

Care Tip

Plant in full sun to partial shade with excellent drainage. Use rocky, sandy, gravelly, or limestone-based soil. Avoid consistently wet soil. Once established, this low-water perennial tolerates dry conditions and attracts hummingbirds with its tubular flowers.

Live Plant Notice

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