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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 9b
Plant Height: 18 - 24 inches
Plant Spread: 12 - 18 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Semi-evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: White
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Uses: Will Naturalize
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Hummingbirds

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

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Location: Marion Samsom Park, Fort Worth, Texas
Date: 2023-04-09
Location: my yard
Date: 2016-04-09
naturalized in back pasture
Location: Gage County, Nebraska
Date: 2013-06-14
Location: Gage County, Nebraska
Date: 2013-06-14
Location: Gage County, Nebraska
Date: 2013-06-14
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