| Botanical Name: Penstemon barbatus | |
| Common Name: Scarlet Bugler |
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Red
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Information by: George Hull MSN
Photographer: Mountain States Nursery
Photographer: Mountain States Nursery
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Description
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Notes
Perennial that will grow to 6' x 3'. Plant forms a rosette of leaves at the base that are oblong to oval. Flower stalks have red two lipped flowers in early spring, sparsely in fall. Needs a well drained site. Accepts full sun to partial shade. Attracts hummingbirds. Native in Utah into Mexico.