Red Riding Hood Penstemon

Bright red trumpets, upright spikes, attracts hummingbirds, easy to grow

Botanical Name- Penstemon Red Riding Hood

Pronunciation- PEN-stuh-mon

Foliage- Deciduous

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Mature Height-

Sun Exposure- Full Sun

Soil Preferences- Dry to average, well drained

Current Size- #1

Bloom Color- Red

Bloom Time- Spring - Summer

Companion Plants- Echinacea 'PowWow White' (bold red vs crisp white daisies)

Fauna Attracted- Bees (especially bumble), hummingbirds

Plant Habit- Perennial

Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - PP48A

Yearly Care Instructions- Deadhead for extended bloom; prefers well-drained soil and moderate watering.

Trimming Instructions- Deadhead during blooming. Cut back in late fall to early spring.

Fertilization Instructions- Apply a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) lightly in spring; low feeding need. Over-fertilizing in clay can lead to weak stems and fewer blooms.

Fertilizer Recommendation- Flower-tone

Possible Issues- Leaf spot, rust