If you are looking for a low-maintenance perennial for a cutting garden or landscape border, Penstemon is definitely one of them. This plant offers many benefits, including resisting deer, attracting pollinators, and tolerating drought. It brings color to sunny areas without adding to garden maintenance. 

 

Penstemon is a large genus of approximately 280 species of flowering plants. Most of these plants are native to the Nearctic region, although a few species are also found in the North American portion of the Neotropics. Penstemon is the largest genus of flowering plants that are unique to North America. In addition to being the scientific name, "penstemon" is also commonly used as a common name for all Penstemon species, along with "beardtongues."