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Penstemon hirsutus 'Pygmaeus'

Also Known As

Penstemon hirsutus var. pygmaeus
Dwarf Hairy Penstemon
Mini Beard Tongue
Mini Beardtongue
Pygmaeus Hairy Penstemon

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 4"-6"
W: 12"

planting zones

4a-8b

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Penstemon hirsutus 'Pygmaeus' plant details

Penstemon hirsutus 'Pygmaeus' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer blue and purple flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Penstemon hirsutus 'Pygmaeus'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: plantaginaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: blue and purple blooms in spring and summer
Uses: compact, container plant, cutting garden, rock garden, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Penstemon hirsutus 'Pygmaeus'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Mini ‘Beard Tongue’ of ground hugging strappy pointed leaves that create a slowly expanding mat of evergreen foliage 18-24” wide… topped by showy zounds of lavender and white tubular flowers late spring to early summer. Full sun, well-drained soil, occasional water; drought tolerant. Perfect in the rock garden, trough or spilling over a rock wall. Hummer crack! USDA Z4

By: Secret Garden Growers

A clumping evergreen or deciduous perennial. Tight clumps of small, hairless,tongue-like leaves. During Summer short stems of mauve and white foxglove-like flowers are produced.Feed well and remove old flower stalks as necessary to promote flowering.Totally different to the erect Penstemons, except for the flowers

By: Zephs

A nice short penstemon, only 4-6 inches tall generally, good for the rock garden or trough. Tufts of strappy leaves are topped with lavender-blue flowers. One of the longer lived, more reliable penstemons for our climate. Zone 5, maybe even 4