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    Penstemon leiophyllus var. keckii

    Also Known As

    • Charleston Beardtongue
    • Keck's Beardtongue

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 6"-9"
    • W: 3"-6"

    planting zones

    • 9a-10b

    Penstemon leiophyllus var. keckii plant details

    Penstemon leiophyllus var. keckii is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Penstemon leiophyllus var. keckii

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: plantaginaceae
    Foliage: deciduous blue
    Mature size: 3 IN - 6 IN - wide, 6 IN - 9 IN - tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in summer
    Uses: native plant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Penstemon leiophyllus var. keckii

    USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Gardening facts about Penstemon leiophyllus var. keckii plant

    How to Grow Penstemon leiophyllus var. keckii

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 9"-12"

    Width: 12"-18"

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    Photo of Penstemon ambiguus var. laevissimus close-up, flower by Stan Shebs
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    Zones

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    Height: 2'-4'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun
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    Zones

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    Zones

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    • sun
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    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 8"-24"

    Width: 8"-24"

    • sun
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