DWARF RED PENSTEMON 3gal

If you are looking to invite hummingbirds into your yard while keeping the local deer at bay, Dwarf Red Penstemon, or Beardtongue, is a true high-country champion. This rugged perennial forms a sturdy, upright clump that stays compact at about 10 to 12 inches tall, making it a perfect front-row performer for your sunny garden beds. It absolutely thrives in our intense, full mountain sun and actually prefers the leaner, well-drained soils that other plants might find too harsh. Because of its tough, leathery foliage and slightly bitter stems, deer and rabbits typically pass it by, leaving the brilliant, trumpet-shaped red flowers for you and the pollinators to enjoy. I love using this plant because it is exceptionally drought-tolerant once established and stands tall against the wind, providing a fierce burst of scarlet color that returns faithfully every single summer.

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