General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 9b
Plant Height: 18 - 36 inches
Plant Spread: 12 - 18 inches
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Pink
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Other: Summer to first frost.
Underground structures: Taproot
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Alpine Gardening
Uses: Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Tip

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Common names
  • Penstemon
  • Border Penstemon
  • Garden Penstemon
  • Pride of the Mountain

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Location: At a local nursery
Location: Alnwick garden, Northumberland UK
Date: 2010-07-05
Location: Alnwick garden, Northumberland UK
Date: 2012-08-12
Location: At a local nursery
Location: My garden, Gent, Belgium
Date: 2013-07-12
Location: My garden, Gent, Belgium
Date: 2013-07-12
Location: Alnwick garden, Northumberland UK
Date: 2012-08-12
Location: Washington
Date: 2016-07-13
Location: Alnwick garden, Northumberland UK
Date: 2013-08-05
Location: My garden, Gent, Belgium
Date: 2015-06-21
Location: My garden, Gent, Belgium
Date: 2013-07-17

Photo courtesy of Joy Creek Nursery
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Photo Courtesy of Secret Garden Growers.
  • Uploaded by Joy
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Nature's Artwork by wildflowers Aug 16, 2013 8:03 AM 1

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