Deep East Texas, TX (Zone 8a) | November 2011 | positive
I was amazed at this fall bloomer. After a killer heat and drought this summer, I found a large area of these Penstemon in bloom on Sept...Read More 22nd.
It was growing in a high shade location under hardwoods with evening sun. The blooms would close by the time the sun hit them in evening.
I patiently waited and watched and just harvested a large quantity of seed from two plants. The seed pods dried and started to split in November.
I hope to start these pale pink bloomers in my woods.
A spring wildflower here, it does well in sandy, well-drained conditions in full sun. It doesn't get very tall, doesn't seem invasive in...Read More any way, and adds interest in natural areas. A great addition for native plant collectors and butterfly gardens.
I was amazed at this fall bloomer. After a killer heat and drought this summer, I found a large area of these Penstemon in bloom on Sept...Read More
A spring wildflower here, it does well in sandy, well-drained conditions in full sun. It doesn't get very tall, doesn't seem invasive in...Read More