Azure Penstemon | |
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Penstemon |
Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 6b Zone 8b |
Leaves: | Needled |
Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
Flower Color: | Purple Other |
Flower Size: | 1"-2" |
Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring Late summer or early fall Late fall or early winter |
Inflorescence Type: | Corymb |
Uses: | Dye production |
Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile Stratify seeds Scarify seeds Needs specific temperature: euw fssrooy ni do okeiw 6s Suitable for wintersowing Start indoors |
Posted by Marilyn (Northern KY - Zone 6a) on May 29, 2013 6:53 PM rsno [ Reply to this comment | ] |
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