Penstemon grandiflorus Chelone and continues until frost

and continues until frost

Hosta 'Marilyn Monroe' makes a 2' wide clump

as many of Jim's plants were

This isn't just a minor change from typical Dicentra spectabilis

which starts to spread in the third year

Penstemon grandiflorus Chelone and continues until frostWe love Penstemon grandiflorus! Of course, what's not to like about any plant with the specific epithet of grandiflorus (grand flowers). Penstemon grandiflorus is a North American native that ranges from Minnesota, all the way south to the Texas hill country. In late April (NC), the small, glaucous rosette gives rise to 2' tall spikes of large bell shaped flowers truly stunning. In wet, humid climates like ours, Penstemon grandiflorus should be