Penstemon
(sold as Scarlet Queen)
Family: Plantaginaceae
Plant
Type: perennial
Forms: clumping, erect, open form
Leaves evergreen
Max height: 3.3 feet
Max width: 1.75 feet
Flower
red, secondary color present
Leaf
green
Horticulture
Attracts wildlife: adult butterfly, hummingbird, specific butterfly species
Plant part consumed by birds: nectar, seeds
Plant features: evergreen
Exposure: part shade, sun
Landscape use: deer resistant
Propagates by: seed
flowers in fall
flowers in summer
Soil types: well drained, wide range
USDA Zones: zone 8 to +10 f, zone 9 to +20 f
Temp. range: +10 to +30 °F
Water: dry, moderate
Butterflies that feed on this plant
