Penstemon grandiflorus Ligustrum Our 3-year-old deciduous clumps are

Our 3-year-old deciduous clumps are now 4' tall x 8' wide

add plenty of compost or manure to the bed

each with a nicely twisting edge

From late spring through midsummer

Mature plants produce an attractive bright yellow flower in late spring before the leaves emerge

Penstemon grandiflorus Ligustrum Our 3-year-old deciduous clumps areWe 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