Beardtongue
Penstemon x mexicali 'Pikes Peak Purple'
- Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies
- Heat and drought tolerant
- Beautiful cut flowers
Details
Penstemon x mexicali 'Pikes Peak Purple' displays masses of violet-purple, tubular flowers atop rich, green foliage all summer long. Beardtongue is a resilient, carefree plant that is great in mass plantings or as a background specimen. Tolerates heat and humidity.
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Type:
Perennial
Sun/Shade:
Full Sun to Part Sun
Bloom Color:
Purple / Violet
Hardiness Zone:
5 - 9
Height:
0-15 inches
Spread:
12-15 inches
Benefits:
Truly Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Good Cut Flowers
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Attracts Wildlife:
Attracts Hummingbirds
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