Penstemon Flower Plant

Facts about Penstemon X gloxinioides Flower Plant, The Penstemons, is among the group of flower plants commonly known as the Beard Tongues. Some of the plants that are in the group are Penstemon cobaea, P. hartwegii, P. gentianoides, P.campanulata and P. isophyllus. They are in the Family of Scrophulariaceae (Figworts).

They are native to North America, to be precise the western part. Most of these Penstemon X gloxinioides Flower Plants grow best in the west but they can’t do well in the east where the weather is humid and rainy. The Penstemon X gloxinioides Flower Plants is a Mexican species of these plants and thus it cannot tolerate cold as most of the other Penstemons do.
This Mexican species can be propagated from the seeds and they are usually grown as annual plants. Nonetheless, there are known cultivars from this, which can be propagated through cuttings. The Penstemon X gloxinioides Plants flowers are fruit punch colored containing some white color in the center.
The Penstemon X gloxinioides Flowers are normally heavy during the spring and they are borne on short stalks above the foliage. These flowers remain sporadic throughout the rest of summer


Attributes of Penstemon Flower (Plant)

The Penstemon X gloxinioides Flower Plants produce colorful and beautiful Beard Tongues vary in size from rock-garden size plants, small to tall shrub-like floppy desert plants. The Penstemon X gloxinioides Plant produce tubular flowers which can be of purple, red, pink, blue, white and sometimes a yellow color may be seen with these Penstemons. The Penstemon X gloxinioides Flower Plants blooms normally exhibit gaping mouths with intricate markings or contrasting color. It is a perennial plant, which is normally taken as an annual in many cold climates. Its foliage is evergreen and the Penstemon X gloxinioides Flower Plants can grow up to a height of 4 feet (1.21 meters).

Growth Conditions of Penstemon Flower (Plant)

Penstemon X gloxinioides Flower Plants do well in sunny conditions and in well-drained soils. They are suited for climate zone 6 all the way through to zone 9b. The Penstemon X gloxinioides Flower Plants have a lifespan of about four years but some species may die earlier if they are nurtured under well-watered, nutrient-rich soils.

Care of Penstemon Flower (Plant)

Depending on where the Penstemon X gloxinioides Flower Plants are grown, their maintenance differs. Generally, they are hardy plants but this Mexican species cannot tolerate cold. Fertilization isn’t necessary because they can do well in moderate nutrient soils. You can mulch it with gravel to avoid root-rot. Proper drainage is the prime requirement of the Penstemon X gloxinioides Flower Plant.