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    • Photo of Penstemon 'Elfin Pink' flower by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

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    Penstemon 'Elfin Pink'

    Also Known As

    • Elfin Pink Bearded Penstemon

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 9"-12"
    • W: 18"

    planting zones

    • 5a-8b

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    Penstemon 'Elfin Pink' plant details

    Penstemon 'Elfin Pink' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Attracts birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Penstemon 'Elfin Pink'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: plantaginaceae
    Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 18 IN wide, 9 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in spring
    Uses: cutting garden, rock garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Penstemon 'Elfin Pink'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    12" stalks loaded with bright-salmon-pink flowers over a long period fill the front-of-the-border niche better than other P.barbatus vars. S/M/GDr

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Penstemon 'Elfin Pink' plant

    How to Grow Penstemon 'Elfin Pink'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous
      • semi-evergreen

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    Penstemon ambiguus var. laevissimus

    aka Penstemon ambiguus subsp. laevissimus, Pink Plains Beardtongue

    Plant Type

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    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 9"-12"

    Width: 12"-18"

    • sun
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    Penstemon bicolor

    aka Pinto Beardtongue

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'-4'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
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    Penstemon bicolor subsp. roseus

    aka Pinto Beardtongue

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'-4'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
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    Penstemon eatonii

    aka Firecracker Penstemon

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'

    Width: 8"-14"

    • sun
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    Penstemon gracilis

    aka Lilac Beardstongue, Lilac Penstemon

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8"-24"

    Width: 8"-24"

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Penstemon gracilis close-up, flower by Stan Shebs
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