Penstemon centranthifolius

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Scarlet Bugler

Scarlet bugler is an upright perennial herb that is summer deciduous and grows from 2 to 4 feet tall and about 1 foot wide.

A series of long red flowers appear in the spring through summer. The flowers are a strong humming bird attractant.Prefers well draining soil but does fine with clay soil and poor drainage.

It provides abundant color as a flowering accent plant on banks or mixed with other flowering perennials around rocks and pathways. Bonus for those that have cold winters, scarlet Bugler is very cold tolerant.

Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade

Water: Dry, Light, Moderate

Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand

Other: Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Bees, Attracts Birds, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant

 

Ecological Value

Flowers provide nectar for humming birds.

Container

1-Gal-O, 2-Gal, D-16-O, D-16O, 1-Gal, D-16, D-16S, Stub

Historical Uses

Flowers used as decorations at funerals or church affairs. The flowers have also been sucked for the good taste. A poultice of plant has been applied to deep, infected sores.

Distribution

Native to northern, southern and central California

Elevation

Between 4' – 8,072'

Communities
Habitat

Openings in chaparral, slight slopes and flats, open areas in woodlands,