Penstemon baccharifolius (Rock Penstemon) Native bee friendly It provides brilliant yellow fall

It provides brilliant yellow fall color

airy rose-colored seedheads

and it is a host plant for skipper butterflies

It is adaptable and can handle both moist conditions and dry

Switchgrass is one of the dominant species of the tallgrass prairie

Penstemon baccharifolius (Rock Penstemon) Native bee friendly It provides brilliant yellow fallRock Penstemon is a tough perennial with cherry red tubular blooms that attract hummingbirds. It is very drought tolerant once established and needs well drained dry soils. Moist, fertile soil will make it short lived. It does very well in rock gardens, dry creek beds, raised gardens or berms. Once established, it only needs to be watered periodically in extreme drought. It it is a perfect fit for a hot, sunny spot and performs well as a border plant