Common names:
Penstemon
Pride of the Mountain

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Herb/Forb
Life cycle:Perennial
Sun Requirements:Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences:Dry Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 10b +1.7 °C (35 °F) to +4.4 °C (40 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 12
Leaves:Glaucous
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Flowers:Nocturnal
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Flower Color:Purple
Flower Size:4"-5"
Flower Time:Late winter and early spring
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Late spring or early summer
Other
Inflorescence Type:Catkin
Underground structures:Tuber
Suitable Locations:Xeriscapic
Espalier
Uses:Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant:Bees
Hummingbirds
Other Beneficial Insects
Resistances:Birds
Tolerates dry shade
Tolerates foot traffic
Propagation: Seeds:Scarify seeds
Propagation: Other methods:Cuttings: Leaf
Containers:Suitable for hanging baskets
Preferred depth
Miscellaneous:Genetically Modified: 0EP0U832724;15 P
Conservation status:Critically Endangered (CR)

Photo taken at Kevin Vaughn's garden

Comments:
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