Beardtongue (Penstemon barbatus 'Prairie Dusk') in the Penstemons Database

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Plant Habit:	Herb/Forb
Life cycle:	Perennial
Sun Requirements:	Full Sun
Minimum cold hardiness:	Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35)
Maximum recommended zone:	Zone 8b
Plant Height:	18 - 24 inches
Plant Spread:	12 - 18 inches
Leaves:	Evergreen
Flowers:	Showy
Flower Color:	Other: Rosy purple
Bloom Size:	Under 1"
Flower Time:	Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall
Suitable Locations:	Xeriscapic Alpine Gardening
Uses:	Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant:	Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds
Resistances:	Deer Resistant
Propagation: Other methods:	Cuttings: Tip
Containers:	Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Posted by Catmint20906 (PNW WA half hour south of Olympia - Zone 8a) on Aug 24, 2014 6:10 PM concerning plant:

Beardtongue (Penstemon barbatus) 'Prairie Dusk' produces lavender blossoms in the late spring and early summer. Native to the southwestern United States and Mexico, P. barbatus is a nectar source for butterflies and has special value to native bees. In my zone 7a garden, 'Prairie Dusk' was a magnet for the late spring and early summer pollinators. 'Prairie Dusk' may be visited at times by hummingbirds.

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Penstemons Beardtongue (Penstemon barbatus 'Prairie Dusk')