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Penstemon, Beard Tongue, Beardtongue, Pride of the Mountain 'Prairie Splendor'

Penstemon

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Genus

Penstemon (PEN-stem-on)

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Height

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Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Sun Exposure

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Danger

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

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)

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Foliage

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Class

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Seed Collecting

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Fruit Shape

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Fruit Size

Pink

Lavender

Fruit Colors

Mid Summer

Growing Habit

Days to Maturity

Seed Type

Usage

Disease Resistance

N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Leaf Type

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Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

Perennials

Where to Grow

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Leaf Shape

Leaf Appearance

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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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smiln32

Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | December 2004 | neutral

Plant in a full sun to a partial sun location with well drained soil. It can tolerate drought conditions. A fast grower.

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