Pristine Scarlet Beardtongue (Penstemon)

Pristine® Scarlet is an upright beardtongue with scarlet flowers above glossy green foliage. Its compact mound and summer flower spikes bring strong color to sunny borders, rock gardens, and pollinator plantings. ## Plant Profile The exact Pristine Scarlet profile lists plants 16–18 inches tall and 14–16 inches wide, hardy in USDA zones 3–9. Dümmen Orange identifies the selection as code 81041, with scarlet flowers, green foliage, and a well-branched habit. The flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds, and the stems can be used as cut flowers. ## Growing Conditions Grow it in full sun in ordinary, sandy, or clay soil. The profile lists average, dry, or moist soil conditions and describes the plant as drought tolerant once established. Its upright stems suit the middle or front of a sunny perennial border. ## Maintenance Remove faded flower spikes to encourage continued flowering. Divide clumps in early spring if they become crowded, and keep the planting area free of weeds while the plant establishes. [Dümmen Orange](https://na.dummenorange.com/app/en/products/usa/penstemon/pristine-scarlet/PAT_81041) identifies the exact series selection; size, zones, pollinator value, and care are described in the [Pristine Scarlet plant profile](https://www.perennials.com/plants/penstemon-barbatus-pristine-scarlet.html).