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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F)
Plant Height: 18 - 36 inches
Plant Spread: 12 - 18 inches
Leaves: Semi-evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Lavender
Purple
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Uses: Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
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Common names
  • Beardtongue
  • Beard Tongue
  • Pride of the Mountain
  • Penstemon
Also sold as:
  • Sour Grapes

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Location: My garden, Essex, UK
Date: 2022-06-02
Location: My garden near Lincoln UK
Date: 2008-07-04
The plant lasted a few years in  my sandy soil, it can be grown f
Location: My North Yorkshire Garden
Date: 2020-06-22
Location: My garden near Lincoln UK
Date: 2008-06-20
Smaller Bumbleees love these!
Location: My North Yorkshire Garden
Date: 2020-06-22

Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials
Location: In my garden in Kalama, Wa.
Date: Mid Summer
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Location: My North Yorkshire Garden
Date: 2020-08-14
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Plant Events from our members
Australis On February 3, 2023 Transplanted
Slipped pot contents into prepared spot in front garden.
Australis On December 2, 2022 Obtained plant
Purchased as Penstemon 'Sour Grapes'.
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This is 'Stapleford Gem' by Australis Feb 3, 2023 1:18 PM 1
This is 'Stapleford Gem' by Australis Feb 3, 2023 1:16 PM 1

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