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Bejeweled 'Lavender Sapphires' Bearded Penstemon - Penstemon barbatus
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Penstemon Bejewled 'Lavender Sapphires'
Penstemon
barbatus
Perennial
Proven Winners


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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