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Penstemonangustifolius

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Genus

Penstemon (PEN-stem-on)

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Species

angustifolius (an-gus-tee-FOH-lee-us)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Evergreen

Smooth

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)

USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Pink

Light Blue

Dark Blue

Lavender

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

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Midland, TX (Zone 7a) | November 2003 | positive

This penstemon has survived in my back yard for fourteen years, with no extra watering, fertilizing, or care of any kind. I planted it wh...Read More

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