Penstemon 'Alice Hindley'

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 30"-36"
W: 18"-24"

planting zones

6a-10b

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Penstemon 'Alice Hindley' plant details

Penstemon 'Alice Hindley' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer lavender flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Does well in average, clay, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Penstemon 'Alice Hindley'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: plantaginaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 30 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in fall and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Penstemon 'Alice Hindley'

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, clay, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A vigorous perennial, carrying white throated, lavender, foxglove-like flowers, throughout the warmer months. Penstemons prefer an alkaline soil and are one of the few plants which thrive on a high pH. Penstemons resent root disturbance, so take care when planting. Cut back spent stems to promote flowering but leave a few to root into the ground.

By: Zephs

An award-winning favorite introduced in 1931, 'Alice Hindley' charms with violet-mauve flowers with white throats that open from reddish-violet buds. Plants form tall, erect clumps to 4' with a somewhat open habit. Plant closely or mixed tightly with other perennials for a fuller effect; combines well with blue-flowered species in mixed borders. Sometimes called 'Lady Hindley'.

By: Native Sons

A FAVORITE Penstemon around here! BIG amethyst lavender flowers with flaring white throats summer and fall – Very upright habit to 30" tall and about 18" wide – Large luxurious leaves. Full sun, decent soil – Easy to grow, hummingbird magnet and very floriferous!

By: Secret Garden Growers

Gardening facts about Penstemon 'Alice Hindley' plant

How to Grow Penstemon 'Alice Hindley'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular - low
Soil Needs
- clay
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant