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Penstemon

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Genus

Penstemon (PEN-stem-on)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Smooth

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

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)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Pink

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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saya

(Zone 8b) | July 2007 | positive

RHS AGM 1993. Clump-forming semi-evergreen perennial to 70cm tall, with narrow foliage and erect racemes or panicles of bell-shaped, whit...Read More

jamie68

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

A very nice, clear pink on nicely foliaged, long blooming plants. The medium green foliage is a great backdrop for the flowers!

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