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Penstemon Barbatus 'Rondo'

Regular price $1599
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  • Pot Size: Quart Pot
  • Common Name: Beardtongue, Beardlip Penstemon
  • Exposure: Full Sun
  • Hardiness Zone: 4-8
  • Bloom Color: Pink, Purple, Red
  • Bloom Time: Summer-Fall
  • Garden Height: 16 Inches
  • Garden Spread: 16 Inches

A gorgeous array of pink, purple, and red flowers emerges throughout the summer on thin spikes. The green leaves are narrow and run along the stem. It is drought tolerant once established in the landscape, and the flowers are attractive to hummingbirds. Also tolerant to dry, sandy, or rocky soils. Great plant that adds bold color to the landscape. Native to the southwestern U.S.

Uses: Beds, Borders, Container, Cottage Gardens, Naturalizing, Rock Gardens, Landscapes, 
Nature Attraction: Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Bees
Critter Resistance: Deer
Notable Features: Drought Tolerant, Long-Blooming, Cut Flower
Growth Habit: Upright, Clumping

Photo(s) courtesy of Swift Greenhouses, Inc.

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Homeowner Growing Tips

Grow in full sun to light shade in well-drained, fertile soil. Amend with compost before planting. Roots can not be in soggy or waterlogged soil, will otherwise develop root rot.

Deadhead after flowering. In cold climates, mulch for the winter.

Water Requirements: Water soil fully, then let moderately dry out before next watering.

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We guarantee our plants to arrive in acceptable condition. If there are any issues upon delivery, please email support@romencegardens.com within 48 hours and we will resolve the issue.

Plants are routinely trimmed as part of proper plant maintenance. You may receive plants that have been trimmed. This will result in improved and better overall longevity, performance and appearance.

Images are of mature plants and not necessarily an exact representation of what will be sent.

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