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    Penstemon deustus

    Also Known As

    • Hotrock Penstemon
    • Scabland Beardtongue

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 1'-2'
    • W: 1'-2'

    planting zones

    • 4a-8b

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    Penstemon deustus plant details

    Penstemon deustus is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Penstemon deustus

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

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Penstemon deustus

    USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: low
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A Western US penstemon with tall spikes of pure white flowers. Very showy and drought tolerant, will need very dry conditions to thrive.Zone 4.

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Penstemon deustus plant

    How to Grow Penstemon deustus

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • low - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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