Plant of the Week – Penstemon Diablo

Plant of the Week – Penstemon Diablo

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Penstemon Diablo

Penstemon baccharifolius Diablo™

Why you might like this plant
  • It’s a Penstemon that blooms in the summer
  • Long blooming period (late spring into late summer)
  • Red flowers contrast nicely with dark green foliage.
  • Withstands heat and cold (hardy to at least 15 degrees)
  • Attracts Hummingbirds
  • Requires minimal water once established (one year)
  • Perfect for a Xeriscape garden
  • Works well in narrow and/or small spaces
  • Requires little maintenance (cut off dead flowers mid summer and prune back in late winter)
  • Does not require special soil (however good drainage is essential)