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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 10b
Plant Height: 18 - 36 inches
Plant Spread: 18 - 24 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Other: Pale lavender pink
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Other: Summer to first frost.
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Alpine Gardening
Uses: Cut Flower
Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Tip
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Beardtongue
  • Beard Tongue
  • Pride of the Mountain
  • Penstemon

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Location: In my garden in Kalama, Wa.
Date: Mid Summer
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Location: Kalama, Wa.
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Location: Kalama, Wa.
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