ARTICLES
Resources
Guides
Community
Sign Up
Log in
ARTICLES
Resources
Guides
Community
Plant Files
Bug Files
Bird Files
Freeze/Frost Dates
Garden Watchdog
USDA Hardiness Zone Map
PlantScout
TradeTracker
Forums
Plant & Seed Trading
Member List
Contests
GoGardening
Articles
Home
/
Guides
/
Plant Files
/
Plantaginaceae
Penstemon, Beard Tongue, Beardtongue, Pride of the Mountain, Shrubby Penstemon 'Purple Haze'
Penstemonfruticosus
Upload Image
Print Article
View Gallery
1 photo
Upload Image
Print Article
Genus
Penstemon
(PEN-stem-on)
Info
Species
fruticosus
(froo-tih-KOH-sus)
Info
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
Danger
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color
Lavender
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Unknown - Tell us
Where to Grow
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Unknown - Tell us
Other details
Unknown - Tell us
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional
View this plant in a garden
0 members have or want this plant for trade
Featured Videos
Gardener's Notes:
Post Comment
0
positive
0
neutral
0
negative
Sort By:
>
Most Recent
Negative
Positive
Neutral
Post Comment
Sort By:
>
Most Recent
Negative
Positive
Neutral
See All
Popular Plants
SEE ALL
Iris
Peppers
Hydrangeas
Hostas
Contribute to Dave’s Garden
Add a New Plant to the List
Featured
BUG FILES
Common flatwing
(Austroargiolestes icteromelas)
BIRD FILES
Northern Gannet
(Morus bassanus)
Quick Links
View All Families
View All Genera
View All Species
Freeze/Frost Dates
PlantFiles FAQ
Plants with no Photos
Contribute to Dave’s Garden
Add a New Plant to the List
Featured
BUG FILES
Common flatwing
(Austroargiolestes icteromelas)
BIRD FILES
Northern Gannet
(Morus bassanus)
bottomAd
TOP
TOP
