| General Description | A clump-forming penstemon with glossy foliage and spikes of berry-wine coloured flowers. |
| Shape | Upright, dense habit. |
| Landscape | Wonderful in mixed beds or as part of a sun garden. |
| Propagation | Propagate through division in spring. |
| Cultivation | Grow in full sun in an average, well-drained soil. Deadheading is not required. |
| Pests | Susceptible to chrysanthemum eelworm (Aphelenchoides ritzemabosi), but good for attracting bees and hummingbirds. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description | Glossy green leaves. |
| Flower Description | Spikes of berry-wine flowers with small white throats that have an extremely long period of bloom. |