Penstemon x mexicali 'Pikes Peak Purple' Beard Tongue |
| DescriptionCode: 7947 | Family: Scrophulariaceae | Genus: Penstemon | Plant Type:Perennial | Trumpet-like flowers appear in droves with as many as 20 to 30 per stem, and are slightly smaller than the more common varieties. With rich violet-purple petals and a white throat, each bloom is a lovely point of color in the native garden. Deadhead to encourage a late re-bloom. | Blooms: Summer |  | Growth Rate: Fast | Size Range: 16-20" tall x 12-18" wide |
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Cultural InformationExposure
Sun Part Shade | Soil: Average,Well-drained,Tolerates Sandy | Water Use: Drought Tolerant,Low | Maintenance: Low | Hardiness Zone: 5,6,7,8,9 Cold Hardy to -20° to -10°F |
| Features and Benefits Attracts Bees | Attracts Birds | Attracts Butterflies | Attracts Hummingbirds | Deer Resistant | Drought Tolerant | Good for Cut Flowers | Showy Flowers | |
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Grown by: Blooming Nursery,Inc & Blooming Junction
3839 SW Golf Course Road, Cornelius, OR 97113 Ph: (503) 357-2904 Fax: (503) 357-2932 Email: sales@bloomingnursery.com