Plant Features
The aptly named Cherry Sparks Penstemon features tiny, bright red bell-like flowers that rise above the foliage on slender stems. The blooms are larger and last twice as long as with other penstemon. These sun and heat lovers need plenty of light and good drainage. They are also wonderful as a cut flower, so be sure to add a few to your indoor arrangements. Attract the butterflies and hummingbirds with these beautiful blooms!
Companion Planting: Aquilegia, Crocosmia, Eryngium, Euphorbia, Heuchera, Kniphofia, Phlox, Salvia
Plant Characteristics
Mature Plant Size: 20-inches tall x 16-inches wide
Bloom Time: June, July, August, September
Habit: Upright
Flower Color: Red
Attracts: Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Wild Birds
Plant Needs
Sunlight: Full Sun (6+ hours of direct sunlight)
Overwinter Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Soil Moisture: Moist to Dry
Tolerates: Sandy soil
Fertilizer: When transplanted and then once every Spring
