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Penstemon Species, Panamint Beardtongue, Pride of the Mountain

Penstemonfloridus

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Genus
Penstemon (PEN-stem-on)
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Species
floridus (FLOR-id-us)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
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Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information

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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
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