Common names:
Waxleaf Penstemon
Smooth Blue Beardtongue
Pride of the Mountain
Penstemon

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Fern
Life cycle: Other
Sun Requirements: Partial Shade to Full Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10b +1.7 °C (35 °F) to +4.4 °C (40 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 6b
Zone 10a
Leaves: Spring ephemeral
Flowers: Nocturnal
Flower Color: Purple
Flower Size: Over 12"
Flower Time: Year Round
Inflorescence Type: Corymb
Underground structures: Corm
Suitable Locations: Street Tree
Uses: Dye production
Wildlife Attractant: Butterflies
Other Beneficial Insects
Propagation: Seeds: Can handle transplanting: ee 4 rht03ea otgsn dms
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Root
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Comments:
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