Red Rocks Penstemon

Red Rocks penstemon is an upright, slightly mounding perennial flower with narrow, dark green leaves. Bright rose, tubular flowers appear on spikes in early summer and are attractive to hummingbirds.

The combination of the dark pink flowers against the deep green leaves is very attractive. It is an easy-to-grow plant that works well in many landscapes throughout Colorado Springs.

Red Rocks Penstemon

Red Rocks penstemon is an upright, slightly mounding perennial flower with narrow, dark green leaves. Bright rose, tubular flowers appear on spikes in early summer and are attractive to hummingbirds.

The combination of the dark pink flowers against the deep green leaves is very attractive. It is an easy-to-grow plant that works well in many landscapes throughout Colorado Springs.

Plant details
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Botanic Name

Penstemon x mexicali 'P008S'

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Pronunciation

PEN-stem-on meks-ih-KAL-ee

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Mature Height

14 to 18 in.

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Mature Spread

12 to 14 in.

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Water usage
Water Usage

One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.

Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.

Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.

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Flower Color

reddish-pink

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Bloom time

June to August

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Colorado Native

No

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Natural Habitat

hybrid from Mexican and American penstemons

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Light Requirements

sun, part shade

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Cold Hardiness

USDA zones 4-8

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Elevation Limit

hardy to 7,000 ft.

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