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    Penstemon attenuatus [96-176]

    Also Known As

    • Sulphur Beardtongue
    • Taperleaf Beardtongue

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 1'-3'
    • W: 1'-2'

    planting zones

    • 5a-8b

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    Penstemon attenuatus [96-176] plant details

    Penstemon attenuatus [96-176] is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer lavender flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Penstemon attenuatus [96-176]

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: plantaginaceae
    Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Flowers: lavender blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Penstemon attenuatus [96-176]

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Ron's collections from dry rocky meadows the Entiat Mountains at 5500'; attenuatus is much like a larger more floriferous procerus with 3-6 whorls of intense blue violet flowers in a congested 9" spike. ZONE 5

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Penstemon attenuatus [96-176] plant

    How to Grow Penstemon attenuatus [96-176]

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - low

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • lavender

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous
      • semi-evergreen

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    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

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    Size

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    • sun
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