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Penstemon triflorus
Also Known As
- Heller's Beardtongue
- Heller's Penstemon
- Hill Country Penstemon
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 12"-18"
- W: 12"-18"
planting zones
- 8a-10b
Penstemon triflorus plant details
Penstemon triflorus is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer pink and red flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Penstemon triflorus
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: plantaginaceae
- Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
- Flowers: pink and red blooms in summer
- Uses: native plant
GROWING CONDITIONS for Penstemon triflorus
- USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Garden photo gallery of Penstemon triflorus
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
Gardening facts about Penstemon triflorus plant
How to Grow Penstemon triflorus
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
- red
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
- semi-evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
7a-9b
Size
Height: 9"-12"
Width: 12"-18"
- sun
- occasional
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
8a-10b
Size
Height: 2'-4'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
aka Pinto Beardtongue
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
8a-10b
Size
Height: 2'-4'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
6a-10b
Size
Height: 2'
Width: 8"-14"
- sun
- low - drought tolerant
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