'Purple Riding Hood' Beardtongue Penstemon spectabilis
Exposure
- Sun
The 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).
Flower Season
- Summer
Mature Size
Height
12" - 16"
Spread
18" - 2'
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Details
Features
This new, distinctive selection has a vigorous, upright and compact habit. Freely flowering with dark red purple and dark blue flowers arranged on strong stems, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. Excellent choice for perennial borders and cutting gardens.
Long BloomingDrought TolerantAttracts:ButterfliesHummingbirdsCharacteristics
Plant Type:PerennialHeight Category:ShortGarden Height:12 - 16 InchesSpacing:18 - 24 InchesSpread:18 - 24 InchesFlower Colors:PurpleFlower Shade:PurpleFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:GreenHabit:UprightContainer Role:ThrillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:SunMaintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:SummerHardiness Zones:5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9bWater Category:LowUses:Border PlantUses:ContainerUses:Cut FlowerMaintenance Notes:Excellent choice for perennial borders and cutting gardens.
'Purple Riding Hood' Penstemon spectabilis USPP 23,067
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