Perennials

Penstemon Peptalk Red Imp (Beardtongue)

Penstemon 'Peptalk Red Improved'

Also known as Peptalk Red Improved Penstemon

$15.95

Size

☀SunFull sun

💧WaterLow

🌡Zones5-9

🦌DeerResistant

🌊CoastalSuitable

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About This Plant

Penstemon Peptalk Red Imp (Beardtongue), 'Beardtongue', is valued for seasonal interest and the role it plays in PNW garden borders.

Beardtongues (Penstemon) are western N American perennials with tubular flower spikes in red, pink, blue, purple, or white that hummingbirds love.

Full sun suits this species. Plant in well-drained, lean soil. Hardy USDA Zone 4 to 9. Sharp drainage essential. Drought-tolerant once established.

For a Pacific Northwest native perennial of similar character, consider Aquilegia formosa (Western Red Columbine), Tellima grandiflora (Fringecups), or Dicentra formosa (Pacific Bleeding Heart) , all support native pollinators.

Plant Details

Botanical: Penstemon 'Peptalk Red Improved'
Common name: Peptalk Red Improved Penstemon
Lifecycle: Perennial
Foliage type: Semi-evergreen
Mature size: 18-24 in tall × 12-18 in wide
Growth rate: Moderate
Bloom time: Early summer
Bloom color: Red
Foliage color: Green

Care Notes

Plant in well-drained, lean soil; sharp drainage is essential. Drought tolerant once established. Avoid heavy fertilizing, which shortens plant life.

Garden Attributes

Pacific NW native
Deer resistant
Coastal suitable
Grown organically
Pollinator value: Bees, Hummingbirds
Wildlife: Pollinator support

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