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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F)
Plant Height: 36 inches
Plant Spread: 36 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Other: Deep green glossy foliage
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: White
Other: Coral blush
Flower Time: Other: Summer to first frost.
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Alpine Gardening
Uses: Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Deer Resistant

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Common names
  • Border Penstemon
  • Pride of the Mountain
  • Penstemon

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Location: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Location: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Date: 2017-10-10
Location: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Location: My garden

Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials
Location: Taken at Annie's Annuals Nursery
Date: 2014-05-08

Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials

Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials
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Photo Courtesy of Secret Garden Growers.
  • Uploaded by Joy
Location: Taken at Annie's Annuals Nursery
Date: 2014-05-08

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