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    Penstemon 'Mother of Pearl'

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 18"-24"
    • W: 12"-18"

    planting zones

    • 7a-9b

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    Penstemon 'Mother of Pearl' plant details

    Penstemon 'Mother of Pearl' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer lavender, purple and white flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Penstemon 'Mother of Pearl'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: plantaginaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
    Flowers: lavender, purple and white blooms in spring and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Penstemon 'Mother of Pearl'

    USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Flowers are lavender-mauve above and white or palest blue below with darker purple veins lining the throat. Most unusual.

    By: Native Sons

    Gardening facts about Penstemon 'Mother of Pearl' plant

    How to Grow Penstemon 'Mother of Pearl'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • lavender
      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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