The Penstemons are gearing up to bloom in NC. This is one of my favorite times of the gardening year. Husker's Red (shown) and Dark Towers are two dark-leaved Penstemons rarely damaged by deer. Penstemons attract bees and hummingbirds. They retain a colorful basal rosette in winter for year-round interest.
May is for Penstemons
Updated: May 24
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