Penstemon 'Cherry Sparks' is a vivid red flowering perennial prized for its long blooming display of cherry red tubular blooms held on upright spikes above glossy green foliage. Compact and showy, a true magnet for hummingbirds! Height & Spread: 15 - 18 in x 12 - 15 in Bloom Time: Late spring to midsummer Light Requirements: Full sun Soil Preference: Average to sandy, well drained soil Watering Needs: Low once established Deer Resistance: Generally deer resistant Native Status This Penstemon is a garden hybrid derived from native species and offers significant wildlife value. WILDLIFE & INSECTS Hummingbirds Frequent visits from Ruby Throated Hummingbirds seeking nectar from the tubular red blooms. Bees Visited by bumblebees and digger bees, especially in the early part of the season. Spacing & Landscape Use Spacing Recommendations: Space 12 - 15 in apart to allow for dense blooming and airflow. Landscape Placement: Great for edging beds, planting in drifts for pollinator gardens, or mixing in hot color borders and containers. Companion Plants Gaillardia aristata (Blanket Flower) - Matches bloom season and shares a preference for dry, sunny sites. Rudbeckia hirta (Black Eyed Susan) - Offers golden contrast and supports bees and butterflies. Liatris spicata (Blazing Star) - Adds vertical accent and pollinator support mid to late season. Agastache 'Kudos Red' - Brings spiky form and extra hummingbird appeal to red themed plantings. Salvia greggii - A heat loving, red blooming sage that complements Penstemon in dry gardens.
