General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 8b
Plant Height: 6 - 12 inches
Plant Spread: 6 - 12 inches
Leaves: Semi-evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Pink
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Spring
Uses: Will Naturalize
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Hummingbirds
Propagation: Seeds: Stratify seeds: 3 months at 40 degrees
Suitable for wintersowing

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Common names
  • Cardwell's Penstemon
  • Pride of the Mountain
  • Penstemon

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Photo courtesy of Truls Jensen and Emma Elliott of Wild Ginger Fa

Photo courtesy of Truls Jensen and Emma Elliott of Wild Ginger Fa

Photo courtesy of Truls Jensen and Emma Elliott of Wild Ginger Fa

Date: 2012-01-30

Photo courtesy of Joy Creek Nursery

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