General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 8b
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Purple
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Wildlife Attractant: Bees

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Common names
  • Venus Penstemon
  • Beard Tongue
  • Pride of the Mountain
  • Penstemon

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Location: Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: 2015-06-05
Photo by Natalie

Photo courtesy of Joy Creek Nursery
Photo by DianeSeeds
Photo by Natalie
Photo by Natalie
Photo by Natalie
Photo by Natalie

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