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Riding Hood

Penstemon schmidel Delft Blue Riding Hood

Beardtongue: Patent PP23065

Tubular, pure blue flowers on tall spikes add appealing drama to the garden.

  • »  Thick, glossy, dark green foliage
  • »  Upright spikes of pure blue, trumpet-shaped flowers
  • »  Continuous bloomer with a compact, tidy habit
  • »  Excellent cut flower
  • »  Drought tolerant
  • »  Bloom Time: Summer

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  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:50-70 cm
  • Spread:40-60 cm
  • Bloom Color: Blue
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
• Attracts Hummingbirds
Growth Rate
• Medium
Critter
• Deer Resistant
Attributes
• Cut Flower/Foliage
• Drought Tolerant
• Heat Tolerant
• Long Blooming
• Low Maintenance
Flowering Time
• Summer
• Lt. Sum-Fall
• Rebloomer
Habit
• Compact
• Dwarf
Foliage Color
• Green (dark)
Landscape uses
• Border/edging
• Rock garden
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Penstemon schmidel 'Delft Blue Riding Hood'

The name penstemon is derived from 'Pente' (5) and 'stemon' referring to the five-stamened flowers.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Penstemon schmidel 'Delft Blue Riding Hood'

Drought tolerant, showy perennial when planted in mass. Easy to grow in full sun in the perennial border.