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Penstemon 'Norgate's Scarlet'

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$8.29 $12.95 In stock

Category: Plants

A stunning, pollinator-friendly perennial that thrives in tough conditions! Penstemon barbatus, or 'Norgate's Scarlet', erupts with elegant spikes of fiery red, tubular flowers from late spring through autumn, luring bees and hummingbirds with its nectar-rich blooms. Slender, arching stems rise above a rosette of deep green foliage, adding movement and structure to the garden. Drought-tolerant and resilient, this North American native flourishes in well-drained soils and is perfect for cottage gardens, wildflower meadows, and dry borders. A true performer in Australian gardens, it’s hardy, low-maintenance, and effortlessly self-seeds for naturalistic charm year after year.

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Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Robert S. ★★★★★

The bees went absolutely crazy for these fiery red spikes, and the plants handled our dry, rocky soil without any fuss. I love that they keep blooming into the summer with almost no watering.

Emily F. ★★★★★

I planted these in a spot that only gets morning sun, and they're still putting out those vivid red flower spikes. The tubular blooms are already attracting more hummingbirds than I've ever seen in my yard.

Amelia ★★★★★

My clay soil gets baking hot in July, but this penstemon hasn't flinched—those tubular red flowers keep popping open and the bees won't leave them alone.