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Bejeweled 'Lavender Sapphires' Bearded Penstemon - Penstemon barbatus

Common Name |
Penstemon Bejewled 'Lavender Sapphires'
Penstemon
barbatus

Perennial

Proven Winners

Penstemon Bejewled   'Lavender Sapphires'
Border Plant, Cut Flower, Landscape, Mass Planting
Features

Rosy purple tubular flowers are a favorite of hummingbirds. Long blooming. Moderate size perennial with native roots in the Southwest.

Hardiness Zone
4a,4b,5a,5b,6a,6b,7a,7b,8a,8b
Hardy Temp
-30
Exposure
Sun
Bloom Time 
Attracts
Resists 
Flower Color 
Foliage Color
Water Category
Needs Drainage ?
Soil Fertility
Soil PH 
Late Spring through Summer
Bees,Hummingbirds
Purple
Purple
Height 
Spread 
Spacing 
16-18"
20-24"
20-24"
Average
N
Fertile Soil
Neutral Soil
Mounded
Attributes
Filler

Heat Tolerant, New, Native to North America

Maintenance

Easy
Best in full sun and well drained soils. Add gravel as necessary to improve drainage. Does not like to sit wet in winter.
Additional Notes

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