Bejeweled® 'Dark Amethyst' Bearded Penstemon Penstemon barbatus
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18 - 22 Inches20 - 26 Inches20 - 26 Inches46cm - 56cm51cm - 66cm51cm - 66cm
Features
Dark reddish purple flowers are a favorite of hummingbirds. Long blooming. Moderate size perennial with native roots in the Southwest.
Heat TolerantAttracts:BeesHummingbirdsNative to North AmericaCharacteristics
Plant Type:PerennialHeight Category:MediumGarden Height:18 - 22 Inches 46cm - 56cmSpacing:20 - 26 Inches 51cm - 66cmSpread:20 - 26 Inches 51cm - 66cmFlower Colors:PurpleFlower Shade:Reddish PurpleFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:Dark GreenHabit:MoundedContainer Role:ThrillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:Late Spring through SummerHardiness Zones:4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8bWater Category:AverageSoil Fertility Requirement:Average SoilSoil Fertility Requirement:Fertile SoilSoil PH Category:Neutral SoilUses:Border PlantUses:Cut FlowerUses:LandscapeUses:Mass PlantingMaintenance Notes:Best in full sun and well drained soils. Add gravel as necessary to improve drainage. Does not like to sit wet in winter.
Bejeweled® 'Dark Amethyst' Penstemon barbatus USPPAF, Can PBRAF -



