Penstemon centranthifolius
Scarlet-Bugler
Description
This herbaceous perennial has gray-green leaves with showy scarlet flowers that bloom in spring. Requires excellent drainage.
Plant Type
Perennial
Height Range
1-3'
Width Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Red
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Blue Green, Grey Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Roadside, With Rocks
Special Uses
Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds
Water high water-use plants separately from low water-use plants.
Low water-use plants can grow with one-half the water needed by high water-use plants, and can be easily damaged from over watering.