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Penstemon gormanii

Also Known As

  • Gorman's Beard Tongue
  • Gorman's Penstemon
  • Yukon Beard Tongue

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 15"
  • W: 24"

planting zones

  • 4a-8b

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Penstemon gormanii plant details

Penstemon gormanii is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer blue and lavender flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Penstemon gormanii

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: plantaginaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 24 IN wide, 15 IN tall
Flowers: blue and lavender blooms in spring and summer
Uses: alpine, edging plant, fragrant, native plant, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Penstemon gormanii

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Alaska native. Yukon Beard Tongue. Violet Blue tubular flowers. Not seen in trade.

Gardening facts about Penstemon gormanii plant

How to Grow Penstemon gormanii

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • blue
    • lavender
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
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