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    Penstemon canescens

    Also Known As

    • Beardtongue

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 1'-3'
    • W: 1'-2'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Penstemon canescens plant details

    Penstemon canescens is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer lavender flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - bright shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Penstemon canescens

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

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Penstemon canescens

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Clumping perennial species penstemon, height is 1-3’ and width about 18”. We have found this little beauty to be very long lived even here in the winter wet Pacific Northwest; flowers are small but profuse in shades of lilac May > July. Full sun, well drained soil, dry to moderate moisture. Attracts bees, butterflies and birds.

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    Gardening facts about Penstemon canescens plant

    How to Grow Penstemon canescens

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • lavender

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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