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Penstemon, Beard Tongue, Beardtongue, Border Penstemon, Pride of the Mountain 'Thorn'

Penstemon

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Genus

Penstemon (PEN-stem-on)

Info

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Height

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Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Sun Exposure

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Danger

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Hardiness

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Foliage

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Class

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Class

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

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Seed Collecting

Full Sun

Fruit Shape

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Fruit Size

Pink

White/Near White

Fruit Colors

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

Growing Habit

Evergreen

Smooth

Textured

Days to Maturity

Unknown - Tell us

Seed Type

By dividing the rootball

From softwood cuttings

From semi-hardwood cuttings

From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse

Usage

Disease Resistance

Leaf Type

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

Alpines and Rock Gardens

Perennials

Where to Grow

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Propagation Methods

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

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Growing Habit

Growth Rate

Leaf Shape

Leaf Appearance

Degree to which the appearance is present

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Leaf Texture (top)

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Leaf Texture (bottom)

Leaf Color

Color of Leaf Margin

Leaf Substance

Number of Vein Pairs

Appearance of Margin

Margin Width

Flower Shape

Flower Fragrance

Does it set seed?

Flower Size

Flower Type

Blooming Habit

Foliage Habit

Ploidy

Color Patterns

Awards (if applicable)

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jamie68

Vancouver, WA (Zone 8b) | July 2005 | positive

An absolutely wonderful plant for the large rockery, or full sun border - given excellent drainage and a collar of gravel around the crow...Read More

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