Penstemon centranthifolius |
Common name is Scarlet Bugler |
Native Location: |
This local native may be found all over the back country. It is often in open or sandy areas of chaparral or along roadside banks. |
Bloom Season: |
April through June |
Irrigation: |
Extremely drought tolerant. It will exist from rainfall, but will produce blooms for a bit longer if given an occasional watering - perhaps every couple of weeks. |
Size: |
Grows about two feet tall and one feet wide. |
Soil: |
Grows best in well-drained soil, but will tolerate sand or decomposed granite. |
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