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Penstemon 'Garnet'
Penstemon 'Garnet'
Hardy penstemon with rich garnet-red flowers for pollinators
📦 Shipping is charged at real carrier rates.We don’t mark up shipping—costs reflect distance from our nursery and careful plant packing.
🌱 6-plant minimum per order — mix & match any varieties
📦 Ships in a 2⅜” square x 3¾” deep band pot — well-rooted & ready to plant
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Penstemon ‘Garnet’ is a reliable, long-blooming perennial that brings rich color and life to sunny garden borders. Its deep wine-red, tubular flowers stand out beautifully against narrow, dark green foliage and continue blooming steadily through much of the growing season.
This variety is especially popular for attracting hummingbirds and pollinators. From late spring into summer, the flowers are often buzzing with activity, adding movement and interest to the garden.
‘Garnet’ is also known for being tougher than many other penstemons. It handles heat, sun, and well-drained soil with ease and holds its shape well year after year. In the right spot, it becomes a dependable, low-fuss plant that settles in and performs.
We grow and select this variety for its strong garden performance, consistent flowering, and overall reliability. It’s a great choice for mixed borders, drought-tolerant plantings, and any sunny space that could use lasting color.
Why Gardeners Love Penstemon ‘Garnet’
- Deep garnet-red tubular flowers
- Long, consistent blooming season
- Strong pollinator and hummingbird appeal
- Hardier than many penstemon varieties
- Excellent contrast foliage
- Reliable border perennial
HOW IT GROWS
- Plant type: Semi-woody or herbaceous perennial shrub
- Growth habit: Upright, branching
- Sun: Full sun
- Soil: Well-drained soil
- Water: Low to moderate once established
- Hardiness: USDA Zones 7–9
- Additional traits: Drought tolerant, deer resistant, pollinator friendly
Penstemon ‘Garnet’ performs best with excellent drainage and good air circulation.
SIZE & BLOOM
- Height × Width: ~3 ft. × 3 ft.
- Bloom time: Late spring through summer
- Flower color: Wine red to garnet red
- Foliage: Narrow, dark green
- Fragrance: Light to none
BEST USES
- Perennial borders
- Pollinator and hummingbird gardens
- Mediterranean-style landscapes
- Drought-tolerant plantings
- Mixed cottage borders
Penstemon ‘Garnet’ is a bold, resilient perennial that delivers season-long color, pollinator activity, and dependable garden performance.
POT SIZE: 2⅜” square x 3¾” deep band pot
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What to Expect With Your Plants
What size plants will I receive?
Most plants ship in 2 3/8” x 3 3/4” band pots—ideal for healthy root growth.
Top growth varies by variety and season, but every plant arrives well-rooted, actively growing, and ready to plant.
Grown naturally without artificial heat or lights, our plants are hardy, adaptable, and ready to thrive in real garden conditions.
When will my plants ship?
We schedule plant orders based on your area’s average last frost date and when each plant is truly ready to ship. You’ll receive an email with your estimated ship date once your order is scheduled.
Orders ship Monday–Wednesday via UPS or USPS (2–3 day service), so your plants arrive before the weekend and spend less time in transit. Shipping begins in spring—usually mid-April—when weather and plant health align, so your plants arrive strong, well-rooted, and ready to thrive.
Do you guarantee your plants?
We stand behind our plants and our packing process. While we can't control weather or how plants are cared for after arrival, we do guarantee that your plants will arrive healthy and in good condition. If there's an issue, just reach out and we're happy to help.
Are your plants inspected for plant health and disease?
Yes. Our nursery is inspected at least twice each year by the Oregon Department of Agriculture and meets state plant health and disease standards.
Why does shipping cost what it does for live plants?
Shipping live plants requires careful packaging, seasonal timing, and fast transit to ensure they arrive healthy.
Our shipping rates are calculated in real time based on box size, weight, and destination, and we always select the best available option for safe, timely delivery.
We never inflate shipping costs — you pay what it costs us to ship your order safely.
Have more questions?
We want you to feel good about your plant order. Find answers about shipping, sizing, care, and guarantees in our full FAQ.