Common names:
Azure Penstemon
Sky-blue Beardtongue
Beard Tongue
Pride of the Mountain
Penstemon

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Herb/Forb
Life cycle:Perennial
Sun Requirements:Full Sun to Partial Shade
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 6b
Zone 8b
Leaves:Needled
Flowers:Inconspicuous
Flower Color:Purple
Other
Flower Size:1"-2"
Flower Time:Late winter and early spring
Late summer or early fall
Late fall or early winter
Inflorescence Type:Corymb
Uses:Dye production
Wildlife Attractant:Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Propagation: Seeds:Self fertile
Stratify seeds
Scarify seeds
Needs specific temperature: euw fssrooy ni do okeiw 6s
Suitable for wintersowing
Start indoors

Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials

Comments:
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