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    • Photo of Penstemon clevelandii var. connatus by Annie's Annuals & Perennials

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    Penstemon clevelandii var. connatus

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 2'-3'
    • W: 1'-3'

    planting zones

    • 9b-11

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    Penstemon clevelandii var. connatus plant details

    Penstemon clevelandii var. connatus is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun 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.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Penstemon clevelandii var. connatus

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: plantaginaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: easy-to-grow, long-blooming, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Penstemon clevelandii var. connatus

    USDA Zones: 9b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: deer, heat
    Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Rare, long blooming, EASY and evergreen! Bearing an abundance of showy, hot pink, 2" tubular blooms on numerous, upright spikes, this So. Cal native blooms May all the way to September! We're so pleased to find out how adaptable it is – thriving in both dry and moist soils, as well as cool and hot summer areas. A shapely 3' x 3'. Hummers! Drought tolerant. Deer resistant. Hardy to 25 degrees F.

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Penstemon clevelandii var. connatus plant

    How to Grow Penstemon clevelandii var. connatus

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees
      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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