Penstemon centranthifolius
$1.65 – $14.50
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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:Â Full Sun, Part Shade
Water:Â Dry, Light, Moderate
Soil:Â Clay, Loam, Sand
Other:Â 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, |
