Delfts Blue Riding Hood Penstemon
Introduce the vibrant Delfts Blue Riding Hood Penstemon to your garden, a native perennial celebrated for its abundant, clear blue-violet trumpet-shaped flowers. These blooms grace tall, upright stems throughout the summer, adding striking color to beds and borders. The plant features glossy green foliage and reaches a mature height of 24-30 inches. Thriving in full sun and average soil, it's remarkably low-care and drought-tolerant once established. For winter appeal and to support wildlife, leave the seed heads standing.
$13.32
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Category Rank
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#2688 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-52%
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Botanical Name
Penstemon schmidel
/ Penstemon schmidel
Who it's for
- Striking Bicolor Blooms
- Excellent Pollinator Magnet
- High Drought Tolerance
Who should skip it
- Potentially Short-Lived Perennial
- Strict Drainage Needs
- Requires Consistent Deadheading
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Penstemon schmidel
Plant Patent Number
PP#23065
Zones
5-8
Bloom Time
Early to late summer
Mature Height
24-30 inches
Mature Spread
18-24 inches
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Soil Moisture
Dry, Average
Features
- Attracts bees and butterflies
- Deer resistant foliage
- Blooms consistently all summer
- Drought tolerant once established
- Upright habit for borders
- Provides winter interest
- Easy to grow perennial
- Suitable for cut flowers
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly love the Delfts Blue Penstemon for its striking blue violet color and its ability to attract hummingbirds, boosting garden biodiversity. Reviewers confirm the plant is generally hardy and low maintenance once established. While the initial stock quality is praised, some users noted smaller than expected sizes upon arrival. A few experienced initial establishment difficulties, especially concerning slow growth or winter survival in challenging soil or temperature conditions. Despite these minor early hurdles, the consensus is that the plant's exceptional beauty and ecological value make it a highly recommended perennial addition.
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