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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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