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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 8b
Plant Height: 24 - 48 inches
Plant Spread: 12 - 18 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Blue
Lavender
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Wildlife Attractant: Bees

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Common names
  • Cascade Beardtongue
  • Cascade Penstemon
  • Coast Penstemon
  • Serrulate Penstemon
  • Beard Tongue
  • Pride of the Mountain
  • Penstemon

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Location: My Northeastern Indiana Gardens - Zone 5b
Date: 2014-06-17
Second year plant grown from winter sown seed.
Location: My Northeastern Indiana Gardens - Zone 5b
Date: 2014-06-17
Second year in my garden.
Location: My Northeastern Indiana Gardens - Zone 5b
Date: 2014-06-17
Location: Faraway Rock, Mount Rainier National Park
Photo courtesy of: J.Brew
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chelle On September 16, 2014 Transplanted
Moved one plant from phlox bed to W window hugel bed - W end of top tier.
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