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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.

    By: Shinglehouse Nursery and Design

    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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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Zones

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    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 2'-3'

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    • sun
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    Penstemon gracilis

    aka Lilac Beardstongue, Lilac Penstemon

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8"-24"

    Width: 8"-24"

    • sun
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    Photo of Penstemon gracilis close-up, flower by Stan Shebs
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