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Penstemon (Penstemon spp)
Beard-Tongue
Penstemon spp
Penstemon
Beard-Tongue
There are more than 250 species and most all are native to the west from Canada to Mexico. Evergreen perennials and shrubs with tubular or trumpet-shaped flowers, most commonly in shades of red and blue, but also pink, salmon, rose, lilac, purple, peach, white and yellow. The individual blossoms are fairly large and are presented in dense spikes from late spring until fall that attract hummingbirds and butterflies. Most penstemons tolerate alkaline or chalky soils, and poor, rocky soils often produce the sturdiest specimens. Provide full sun, or light shade inland, and fast drainage with moderate water. Replace plants every 3 to 5 years for renewed vigor. Most are hardy to 0F.
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North America
1 - 4 FT
1 - 3 FT
Y
Medium Green
Smooth : Strap-like
Shrub : Subshrub
Blue : Deep rose : Lavender : Lavender-purple : Peach : Pink : Purple : Red : Salmon : White : Yellow
Summer
Easy
Sun (minimum 8 hours direct sun) : Partial Shade
Well-drained
Medium : Sparse
Sunset Zones
USDA Zones
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