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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 5b -26.1 °C (-15 °F) to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 9b
Plant Height: 18 - 24 inches
Plant Spread: 12 - 18 inches
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Pink
Bloom Size: 1"-2"
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Propagation: Seeds: Will not come true from seed
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem

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Common names
  • Penstemon
  • Pride of the Mountain

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Location: Lucketts, Loudoun County, Virginia
Date: 2013-06-01

Date: 2012-05-29
Location: Frank's Perennial Border (nursery) in Winston-Salem NC
Date: 2013-08-23
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Location: Lucketts, Loudoun County, Virginia
Date: 2012-05-19
Location: Farmer John's Greenhouse, Farmington Hills, MI
Date: 2010-09-15
Location: Farmer John's Greenhouse, Farmington Hills, MI
Date: 2010-09-15
Location: Farmer John's Greenhouse, Farmington Hills, MI
Date: 2010-09-15
Location: Farmer John's Greenhouse, Farmington Hills, MI
Date: 2010-09-15
Location: Farmer John's Greenhouse, Farmington Hills, MI
Date: 2010-09-15

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