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Penstemon, Bunchleaf Beard Tongue, Chaparral Penstemon, Foothill Penstemon 'Zuriblau'

Penstemonheterophyllus

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Genus

Penstemon (PEN-stem-on)

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Species

heterophyllus (het-er-oh-FIL-us)

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Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

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

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Blue-Violet

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

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jamie68

Vancouver, WA (Zone 8b) | July 2006 | positive

I love all Penstemon...but this one is special!! The flowers are so pretty, from blue to purple to pink.....just a very gorgeous combina...Read Moretion of colors!

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