Royal Beard Tongue, Showy Penstemon







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	Botanical Name: Penstemon spectabilis Common Name(s): Royal Beard Tongue, Showy Penstemon

Photographer:

Susan Frommer

Description:

This shrubby perennial produces spectacular blue-purple tubular flowers on spikes, which is quite attractive to hummingbirds. Royal beard tongue can reach a mature size of about 3-4' tall and wide. Native to southern California from 2-6000' Best planted in the fall. Spring to summer bloomer.

Information by El Nativo Growers

Notes:

hardy to 10f


	Culture:

	Sun: Half

	Water: Low

	Growth Rate: Fast

	Hydrozones: #1

	Soil Type: Sandy

	Soil Condition:

	Soil pH: Neutral

	Adverse Factors: N/A



	Design:

	Design Styles: Desert

	Accenting Features: Showy Flower

	Seasonal Interest: Spring

	Location Uses: Bank

	Special Uses: Full

	Attracts Wildlife: Hummingbirds



	Anatomy:

	Flower Color: Blue

	Flower Season: Spring

	Leaf Color: Green

	Bark Color: N/A

	Fruit Color: N/A

	Fruit Season: N/A

	Fruit Type: N/A



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