We will have three stunning red perennials available for purchase at the Okanagan Xeriscape Association’s upcoming annual spring plant sale—Penstemon “Riding Hood Red,” Achillea “New ...

Brett Macdonald, owner of Maverick Landscaping, recommends the following pairings: “milkweed for monarch butterflies, echinacea and bee balm for bees, and tubular flowers like penstemon and ...

Asian lilies and penstemon. To extend the life of cut flowers, be sure to use a clean and sterile container. Using demineralized water can be beneficial, if you have very hard water or a water ...

Penstemon Penstemons are usually quite hardy, but can struggle during a particularly cold winter, with Alan suggesting place cuttings in a greenhouse if the temperatures do drop dramatically.