Penstemon barbatus — Scarlet Bugler

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Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, dry to moderately dry; sandy, rocky, or gravelly
Height: 2–4 feet
Bloom: June–September

A long-blooming Southwestern penstemon with tall stems of vivid scarlet-red flowers that rise above narrow blue-green foliage. Scarlet Bugler is especially well suited to sunny, dry gardens and open landscapes, where its bright flowers bring color through the heat of summer. A favorite of hummingbirds, it is also a good choice for native pollinator plantings.

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Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, dry to moderately dry; sandy, rocky, or gravelly
Height: 2–4 feet
Bloom: June–September

A long-blooming Southwestern penstemon with tall stems of vivid scarlet-red flowers that rise above narrow blue-green foliage. Scarlet Bugler is especially well suited to sunny, dry gardens and open landscapes, where its bright flowers bring color through the heat of summer. A favorite of hummingbirds, it is also a good choice for native pollinator plantings.