Penstemon Species, Beard Tongue, Rosy Desert Beardtongue, Canyon Penstemon, Pride of the Mountain

Penstemonpseudospectabilis

Genus
Penstemon (PEN-stem-on)
Species
pseudospectabilis (soo-doh-spek-TAB-ih-liss)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
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)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
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

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Cave Creek, Arizona

Mesa, Arizona

Scottsdale, Arizona

Tucson, Arizona

Bayfield, Colorado

Beatrice, Nebraska

San Antonio, Texas

Riverton, Utah

Santaquin, Utah

Laramie, Wyoming

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Gardener's Notes:

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Beatrice, NE (Zone 5b) | May 2009 | positive

Great plant for attracting hummingbirds, and easy to grow.

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San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) | August 2006 | positive

Also known as Canyon Penstemon, Arizona Penstemon, Pink Showy Penstemon, Rosy Desert Beardtongue, False Spectacular Penstemon ...
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