Penstemon, Rock Candy Ruby - Trio of plants

The Rock Candy series of Penstemon barbatus, or beardtongue, is a trio of pint-sized perennials that’ll sweeten up your Indiana Zone 6a garden with more charm than a candy store on free-sample day! These compact cuties—‘Blue,’ ‘Purple,’ and ‘Ruby’—are perfect for gardeners who want big blooms without the big fuss. They thrive in full sun (6+ hours daily), because shade’s for shrinking violets, not these sun-soaked show-offs. Let’s unwrap the details on each variety and see why they’re a Hoosier gardener’s dream!

The Rock Candy series of Penstemon barbatus, or beardtongue, is a trio of pint-sized perennials that’ll sweeten up your Indiana Zone 6a garden with more charm than a candy store on free-sample day! These compact cuties—‘Blue,’ ‘Purple,’ and ‘Ruby’—are perfect for gardeners who want big blooms without the big fuss. They thrive in full sun (6+ hours daily), because shade’s for shrinking violets, not these sun-soaked show-offs. Let’s unwrap the details on each variety and see why they’re a Hoosier gardener’s dream!

The Rock Candy series of Penstemon barbatus, or beardtongue, is a trio of pint-sized perennials that’ll sweeten up your Indiana Zone 6a garden with more charm than a candy store on free-sample day! These compact cuties—‘Blue,’ ‘Purple,’ and ‘Ruby’—are perfect for gardeners who want big blooms without the big fuss. They thrive in full sun (6+ hours daily), because shade’s for shrinking violets, not these sun-soaked show-offs. Let’s unwrap the details on each variety and see why they’re a Hoosier gardener’s dream!