Location: Rock Garden/Xeriscape Design

Names:

• Common Name: Rock Penstemon
• Botanical Name: Penstemon baccharifolius
• AKA: Cutleaf Penstemon, Cutleaf Beardtongue

Description: Clustered spikes of cherry-red, tubular flowers line the 1-1 1/2 ft. stalks of this almost shrubby perennial. Baccharis-leaf beardtongue or rock penstemon’s dark-green leaves are thick and toothed, and sometimes are quite hairy.

Best Growing Conditions: Full sun or partial shade; low to medium water demand; well-drained soil

 Wildlife value: birds (specifically hummingbirds); butterflies (nectar source)