Penstemon baccharifolius (Rock Penstemon)
$ 4.68
Rock Penstemon is a tough perennial with cherry-red tubular blooms that attract hummingbirds. It is very drought tolerant once established and needs well- drained dry soils. Moist, fertile soil will make it short-lived. It does very well in rock gardens, dry creek beds, raised gardens or berms. Once established, it only needs to be watered periodically in extreme drought. It it is a perfect fit for a hot, sunny spot and performs well as a border plant or in rock gardens.
Rock Penstemon dies to the ground in the winter but comes back in the spring. If winter is particularly mild and it does not die to the ground, it will benefit from trimming it in early spring to encourage more vigorous growth.
AT A GLANCE
| Texas native | Yes |
| Water use | Low |
| Sun exposure | Sun to part shade |
| Bloom color | Red |
| Bloom time | Spring, summer |
| Mature height | 1.5 ft |
| Mature spread | 1.5 ft |
| Attracts | Hummingbirds, bees |
| Notes | Native bee friendly. Needs good drainage. |
DISTRIBUTION MAPS
 Present in state |
 Present in county and native |
 Native to North America, but adventive & escaped in state |
 Not present in state |
 Present and rare, native in county |
 Previously present, now extinct |
 Questionable presence (cross-hatched, regardless of color) |