How do we use your location?
Knowing your location helps us recommend plants that will thrive in your climate, based on your Growing Zone.
Knowing your location helps us recommend plants that will thrive in your climate, based on your Growing Zone.
Penstemon rostriflorus ‘Standout Summer Fire’ (Beardtongue) is a native hybrid from the western U.S. selected by Richard Anderson for its increased bloom production, shrub-like growth habit, and early flowering season. P. rostriflorus is typically a late-summer to fall flowering species (September-October), while' Standout Summer Fire' flowers from July through October for months of striking color.
P. rostriflorus grows in shady canyons, dry mountain slopes, and open woodlands in elevations up to 8125 feet. Its dense growth provides cover for small wildlife and nesting habitat for native bees and its seeds serve as winter food for ants, chipmunks, and other seed eaters.
This Penstemon may reseed some; deadhead for the first two years to avoid seed set, and this will result in a stronger plant. After that, deadhead to encourage repeat blooming and if you want to avoid seedlings. It thrives in disturbed soils, so we recommend aerating the surrounding soil with push aerator or spading fork from time to time.
As soon as your order is placed you will receive a confirmation email. You will receive a second email the day your order ships telling you how it has been sent. Some perennials are shipped as potted plants, some as perennial roots packed in peat. The ‘Plant Information’ section describes how that item will ship. All perennials and fall-planted bulbs are packaged to withstand shipping and are fully-guaranteed. Please open upon receipt and follow the instructions included.
Perennials and fall-planted bulbs are shipped at the proper planting time for your Growing Zone. Perennial and fall-planted bulb orders will arrive separately from seeds. If your order requires more than one shipment and all items are shipping to the same address, there is no additional shipping charge. See our shipping information page for approximate ship dates and more detailed information. If you have any questions, please call Customer Service at (802) 227-7200 or contact us by email or chat.