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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
Plant Height: 24 - 36 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Pink
Purple
Other: Rose
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Suitable Locations: Alpine Gardening
Uses: Cut Flower
Will Naturalize
Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Propagation: Seeds: Stratify seeds
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger

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

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Location: western Oregon
Date: 2015-12-20
Location: western Oregon
Date: spring 2013
Location: western Oregon
Date: spring 2013

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