New and Unread Tree-Mails
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Pride of the Mountain |
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Penstemon |
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Beard Tongue |
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Colorado Narrowleaf Penstemon |
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Toad-Flax Beardtongue |
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Beardtongue |
| Penstemon linarioides var. coloradoensis | Accepted |
| Penstemon linarioides subsp. coloradoensis | Synonym |
| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
| Plant Height: | 10 -12 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 12 - 15 inches |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen Other: Silvery, Blue-green |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Blue Other: Lavender-blue |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic Alpine Gardening |
| Uses: | Provides winter interest |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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