Dee's Gardens
Common Name
Beardtongue
Botanical Name
Penstemon b. 'Pinacola Series Violet'
Zones
3,4,5,6,7,8
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Water Needs
Average to Low - Drought Tolerant
Soil
Average very well drained
Height
8-12"
Spread
6-8"
Critter
Attracts hummingbirds
Other
Penstemon should be grown in very well
drain soil of average fertility.
Plant Size
  
 
 
   
Penstemon 'Pinacolada Violet' has
bright beautiful violet-purple, long
trumpet shaped flowers on well
branched compact plants that bloom
prolifically in early summer.  
Beardtongue are drought tolerant,
easy to grow and rarely bothered by
insects or diseases.  Nice cut flower.