Penstemon 'Flamingo'

Common name(s): beardtongue

Description: perennial; compact growth and long spikes of large pink flowers with streaked white throats. An especially long bloomer from summer to first frost. Part of the "bird series" of garden penstemons bred and introduced in the 1960s by Ron Sidwell of Bredon Hill, Worcestershire (other members include: P. 'Blackbird', P. 'Osprey', P. 'Raven', and P. 'Whitethroat').

Height: to 3 ft. Spread: to 18 in.

Position: full sun and well-draining soil

Uses: ornamental, to attract pollinators

Winter Hardiness: to 0 F and below

Drought: adapted to 3 months of summer drought