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Penstemonmultiflorus

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Genus
Penstemon (PEN-stem-on)
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Species
multiflorus (mul-tih-FLOR-us)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger

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Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
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Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Bartow, Florida

Keystone Heights, Florida

Portland, Oregon

Salt Lake City, Utah

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MotherNature4
Bartow, FL (Zone 9a) | August 2005 | positive

This lovely white beard tongue blooms heavily the summer following a controlled burn in central Florida pinelands.

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LarryDavid
Salt Lake City, UT (Zone 5b) | July 2005 | positive

I love Penstemon's and this one is a favorite. The flowers are such a nice compliment to the dark foilage and the bees love it!

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