I have had this plant growing in my garden for at least seven years. It has grown larger with each year, covering about 24 inches. I lo...Read Moreve the true pink color. I have it on the north side of my house in almost full shade in clay soil. At the time, I planted it, I understood it to be planted in partial shade. Although it is growing nicely, it would probably do better in more sun and better drainage. This tells me this plant is pretty tough. It does grow prostrate due to its location. I have not been able to "find" any seeds on this plant.
I've had this plant a few years. It grows well in my zone 4 garden. Looks nice in the back and does better if surrounded by "heavier" pla...Read Morents as it has a tendency to flop, especially after a summer storm. The blooms are very pretty and feminine looking. I've transplanted it several times to find the best spot and it always does well. Likes full sun.
I have 2 specimens of this plant. One is in full sun, and the other gets morning sun and dappled shade in the afternoon. I planted them e...Read Morearly last spring and they both sat there and did nothing all year. They were in a non-clay soil which was well-drained. They got only a little supplemental irrigation. This spring (mid May) both are blooming happily, and the clump is actually growing. I think this plant needs time to get established and grow some good roots. Our summers are awfully hot and humid and it survived, even though it didn't look too good last year. Give this plant time to get going, even from a decent-sized nursery pot. The pretty pink blooms are worth it. I haven't seen the hummers look at it here but all they seem to like at my place are salvias.
Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | December 2004 | positive
Flowers are long-lasting and trumpet-like. Beautiful pink color. Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil. I cut my Penstemon plants...Read More back to the top of the "ground height" foliage at the end of the season. Some recommendations are to cut the plant back right after flowering. It's supposed to attract hummingbirds, but I haven't seen any yet. :)
I have had this plant growing in my garden for at least seven years. It has grown larger with each year, covering about 24 inches. I lo...Read More
I've had this plant a few years. It grows well in my zone 4 garden. Looks nice in the back and does better if surrounded by "heavier" pla...Read More
I have 2 specimens of this plant. One is in full sun, and the other gets morning sun and dappled shade in the afternoon. I planted them e...Read More
Flowers are long-lasting and trumpet-like. Beautiful pink color. Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil. I cut my Penstemon plants...Read More