Description: | A hybrid seed strain with a variety of colors. |
Pronunciation: | pen-STE-mon) |
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plant
type:
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Perennials Hardy |
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Hardiness
zone:
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3-8 |
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Sunlight:
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best in full, part sun/part shade |
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Moisture:
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average, tolerates moderate draught |
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Soil
& Site:
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average, must be well drained especially for the winter |
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Media:
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Temperature:
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Flowers:
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spikes of tubular flowers, deep lavender, intense pinks,red, fuchsia, royal purples and blues |
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Foliage:
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lance-shaped leaves |
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Dimensions:
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2 feet tall, space 12-16 inches |
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Maintenance:
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dead head to basal foliage |
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Propagation:
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seeds |
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Origin & History:
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A cross between Mexican and native Penstemons. (syn. Penstemon barbatus var. praecox f. nanus 'Rondo')
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Notes
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