General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
Plant Height: 18 - 24 inches
Plant Spread: 18 - 24 inches
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Bi-Color: Purple/white throats
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Other: Deadheading the flower spikes, may encourage more flowering
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Drought tolerant
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PPAF

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Trade name information:
Series: Polaris™
Trade Name: Purple
Cultivar name: 'Florpenpu'
Common names
  • Beardtongue
  • Penstemon

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Location: Bea’s garden
Date: 2023-o7-04
Location: Riverton, Utah, United States
Date: 2019-05-29
Location: Riverton, Utah, United States
Date: 2018-06-20

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