Penstemon 'Rich Ruby' — perennial

Overview

Penstemon 'Rich Ruby' is a perennial in the genus Penstemon, part of the Plantaginaceae family. Penstemon 'Rich Ruby' grows best in full sun, and tolerates well-drained soils. Suggested uses include borders, rock gardens and containers.

About

Penstemon 'Rich Ruby' is a perennial cultivar of the Penstemon genus, known as beardtongues, which comprises around 280 species native to North America. This cultivar thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained soil with moderate moisture, making it suitable for borders, rock gardens, and containers. To maintain its appearance and encourage blooming, deadhead spent flowers and cut back in late winter or early spring. Propagation can be done by seed or cuttings.

About the genus

Penstemon, the beardtongues, is a large genus of roughly 280 species of flowering plants native to North America from northern Canada to Central America. It is the largest genus of flowering plants endemic to North America. As well as being the scientific name, penstemon is also widely used as a common name for all Penstemon species alongside beardtongues.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Penstemon

Sunlight: full sun
Soil type: well-drained
Soil moisture: moderate

Plant details

Penstemon 'Rich Ruby' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: perennial
Suggested uses: borders, rock gardens, containers

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Penstemon 'Rich Ruby'

Cultivation: Prefers well-drained soil and full sun; avoid waterlogged conditions.
Pruning: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage further blooming; cut back in late winter or early spring.
Propagation: seed, cuttings