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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 9b
Plant Height: 24 - 36 inches
Plant Spread: 24 - 36 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Purple
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Other: June until frost
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Alpine Gardening
Uses: Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Tip

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Common names
  • Border Penstemon
  • Beard Tongue
  • Pride of the Mountain
  • Penstemon

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Location: My garden
Location: In my garden
Date: 2008-05-17

Date: 2012-10-23

Date: 2008-05-17
Location: In my garden
Date: 2008-05-25

Date: 2012-05-25

Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials
  • Uploaded by Joy
Location: In my garden
Date: 2008-05-25

Photo Courtesy of Secret Garden Growers.
  • Uploaded by Joy
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