We are often asked for Penstemon with a shorter growing habit, perfect for smaller gardens, those with little space to spare, or for containers. Spread 30cm (12”).
The insomniac party animals of the plant world that do without sleep for six months of the year. Summer arrives and they start flowering, summer ends and they are still at it, autumn comes around and they still show no signs of tiring. Tell them the party is over and they will just laugh!!
What other perennial is oblivious of drought or rain, resists slugs and other pests, positively thrives in most soil conditions in containers or borders, sun or part shade and propagates so painlessly? Hardy perennial.