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Penstemon 'Rich Ruby'

 
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Family: Scrophulariaceae (skrof-yoo-larr-ee-AY-see) (Info)
Genus: Penstemon (PEN-stem-on) (Info)
Cultivar: Rich Ruby

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Category:
Perennials

Height:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing:
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Fuchsia (Red-Purple)
Red

Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Foliage:
Evergreen
Shiny/Glossy-Textured

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From herbaceous stem cuttings

Seed Collecting:
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

By hortensia
Thumbnail #1 of Penstemon  by hortensia

By hortensia
Thumbnail #2 of Penstemon  by hortensia

Profile:

1 positive
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

Rating Author Comment
Positive hortensia On Jul 5, 2006, hortensia from Langley, BC, BC
(Zone 8b) wrote:

adds an interesting tone of rich dark crimson to the summer border. The bells are large and the plant floriferous. Not completely foolproof though, a nasty winter will kill it off.

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