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Penstemon Species, Handsome Beardtongue, Pride of the Mountain

Penstemonlentus

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Genus

Penstemon (PEN-stem-on)

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Species

lentus (LEN-tuss)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Deciduous

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

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

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Rose/Mauve

Magenta (pink-purple)

Lavender

Bloom Time

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

Other Details

Gardener's Notes:

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positive

neutral

negative

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