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    Penstemon euglaucus

    Also Known As

    • Glaucus Beardtongue

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 12"-18"
    • W: 12"-18"

    planting zones

    • 5a-7b

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    Penstemon euglaucus plant details

    Penstemon euglaucus is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer pink and purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Penstemon euglaucus

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: plantaginaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink and purple blooms in summer
    Uses: cottage garden, rock garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Penstemon euglaucus

    USDA Zones: 5a - 7b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Native to the Pacific Northwest, purple-pink flowers on erect stems with a basal rosette of green oval leaves. Does well in full sun and has low water needs. Especially attractive to hummingbirds.

    By: Noname Nursery

    Gardening facts about Penstemon euglaucus plant

    How to Grow Penstemon euglaucus

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink
      • purple

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Penstemon ambiguus var. laevissimus

    aka Penstemon ambiguus subsp. laevissimus, Pink Plains Beardtongue

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 9"-12"

    Width: 12"-18"

    • sun
    • occasional
    Photo of Penstemon ambiguus var. laevissimus close-up, flower by Stan Shebs
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    Penstemon bicolor

    aka Pinto Beardtongue

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'-4'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Penstemon bicolor close-up, flower by Stan Shebs
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    Penstemon bicolor subsp. roseus

    aka Pinto Beardtongue

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'-4'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Penstemon bicolor subsp. roseus close-up, flower by Stan Shebs
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    Penstemon eatonii

    aka Firecracker Penstemon

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'

    Width: 8"-14"

    • sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Penstemon eatonii flower, form by Stan Shebs
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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
    • regular
    Photo of Penstemon gracilis close-up, flower by Stan Shebs
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