Penstemon 'Garnet' Shade Drought tolerant though extra summer

Drought tolerant though extra summer moisture will push growth

Begoniaaceae

to 8-10ft with large glossy leaves and

Though doubtless many purple-leaved forms have been introduced under the name Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Atropurpureum'

the bark exfoliates beautifully in jigsaw puzzle patterns of bronze

Penstemon 'Garnet' Shade Drought tolerant though extra summerLong spikes of tubular, garnet red flowers adorn this hardy and long lived perennial. Blooms summer through fall, much to the hummingbirds' delight. Sun to partial shade in any decently drained soil. Tolerant of periodic drought when established in the ground but performs best with regular summer irrigation where dry. To 18" high and wide. Cold hardy to 0 F, USDA zone 7. GARNET BEARDTONGUE Scrophulariaceae