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Wright's Penstemon

Penstemon Wrightii

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Overview

Wright's Penstemon (Penstemon wrightii) is a vibrant perennial offering tubular, hot pink to violet blooms. Standing 1-3ft tall with a spread of 1-2ft, it's ideal for adding vertical interest and attracting pollinators. This drought-tolerant native prefers well-drained soil and thrives in full sun to partial shade. Blooms mid-spring to early summer, providing a splash of color in naturalistic and water-wise gardens. Hardy in zones 7-10.

Sun Full, HalfWater Very LowZones 8–11Type PerennialClimate Arid
Wright's Penstemon (Penstemon Wrightii) — Standing 1-3ft tall with a spread of 1-2ft, it's ideal for adding vertical interest and attracting pollinators
Wright's Penstemon (Penstemon Wrightii) — Wright's Penstemon (Penstemon wrightii) is a vibrant perennial offering tubular, hot pink to violet bloomsWright's Penstemon (Penstemon Wrightii) — This drought-tolerant native prefers well-drained soil and thrives in full sun to partial shadePenstemon WrightiiPenstemon WrightiiPenstemon WrightiiPenstemon Wrightii+2

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low
USDA zones
8–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Plantaginaceae
Climate
Arid

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Wright's Penstemon (Penstemon Wrightii) — Standing 1-3ft tall with a spread of 1-2ft, it's ideal for adding vertical interest and attracting pollinators
Wright's Penstemon (Penstemon Wrightii) — Wright's Penstemon (Penstemon wrightii) is a vibrant perennial offering tubular, hot pink to violet blooms
Wright's Penstemon (Penstemon Wrightii) — This drought-tolerant native prefers well-drained soil and thrives in full sun to partial shade
Penstemon Wrightii
Penstemon Wrightii
Penstemon Wrightii
Penstemon Wrightii
Penstemon Wrightii
Penstemon Wrightii

Photograph: Michelle https://www.inaturalist.org/people/pufferchung, CC BY 4.0 · source

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