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Penstemon x mexicali 'Sunburst Ruby'

 
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Family: Plantaginaceae
Genus: Penstemon (PEN-stem-on) (Info)
Species: x mexicali (meks-ih-KAL-ee) (Info)
Cultivar: Sunburst Ruby

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Category:
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials

Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing:
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Fuchsia (Red-Purple)
Red

Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

Foliage:
Herbaceous

Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Flowers are good for cutting

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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Profile:

1 positive
No neutrals
1 negative

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive mehitabel45 On Sep 3, 2011, mehitabel45 from Whidbey Island, WA (Zone 8b) wrote:

What a pleasant surprise!
I planted a small pot of this last fall, just before an 18 degree freeze. It died back, but this summer, it came back beautifully. Perhaps 12"-15" in diameter, and about 18" tall, it bloomed from June through August, and is just slowing down now. I'm gathering seed pods, and hope to start a few new ones for the new perennial garden I'm putting in.
Everyone should have this very lovely deep pink color in their garden, and this is the best way to get it. IMHO. 8-)

Negative Malus2006 On Jun 5, 2010, Malus2006 from Coon Rapids, MN (Zone 4a) wrote:

Didn't last past its first winter - could be not enough sun or too much moisture.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Minneapolis, Minnesota
East Norriton, Pennsylvania
Leesburg, Virginia
Freeland, Washington
Kalama, Washington



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