'Lavender Sapphires' Bearded Penstemon
Penstemon barbatus
Overview
'Lavender Sapphires' Bearded Penstemon, or Penstemon barbatus 'Lavender Sapphires', is a mounded perennial with green foliage and lavender-blue tubular flowers that attract bees and hummingbirds. It matures at 16-18 inches tall and 20-24 inches wide. Grow in full sun with average to fertile, sharply drained soil and average water; avoid wet winter conditions. Hardy in USDA Zones 4-8.
Sun FullWater Medium
Culture
- Sun
- Full
- Water
- Medium
Shape & size
- Mature height
- 1.3333334–1.5 Ft.
- Mature width
- 1.6666666–2 Ft.
Classification
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
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