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Penstemonpeckii

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Genus

Penstemon (PEN-stem-on)

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Species

peckii (PEK-ee-eye)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Evergreen

Smooth

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

12-15 in. (30-38 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)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Light Blue

Dark Blue

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

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Todd_Boland

St. John's, NL (Zone 5b) | January 2005 | positive

This is a very delicate penstemon with thin, wiry stems 10-18" tall. The flowers are quite small and light to medium blue. Ideal for th...Read More

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