Penstemon smallii 'Violet Dusk'

Penstemon

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Common Name: 

Penstemon

Plant Type: 

Flower color: 

Foliage color: 

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5): 

Water (From 0 to 5): 

Maximum temperature: 

30°C

Minimum temperature: 

7°C

Maximum height: 

75 cm

Maximum width: 

55 cm

Penstemon (Penstemon smallii 'Violet Dusk') - Description

Low maintenance for summer.

Penstemon (Penstemon smallii 'Violet Dusk') - Blooming

Panicles of tubular or bell-shaped, two lipped flowers. Blooms attract hummingbirds.

Penstemon (Penstemon smallii 'Violet Dusk') - Growth

Deciduous or evergreen perennials and subshrubs with linear to lance-shaped leaves. Grows best in full sun or partial shade. Works well in a border or rock garden.

Penstemon (Penstemon smallii 'Violet Dusk') - Planting

Divide plants in spring, take cuttings in spring or summer, or use seeds.

Penstemon (Penstemon smallii 'Violet Dusk') - Pest

Slugs and snails are a threat to young growth. Penstemon is vulnerable to Southern blight, powdery mildew, leaf spots, and rust.

Penstemon (Penstemon smallii 'Violet Dusk') - Interesting facts

Penstemon contains a staminode, or sterile stamen, that is used as a characteristic to distinguish among the species.

Penstemon (Penstemon smallii 'Violet Dusk') - Soil and irrigation

Well-drained, evenly moist soil. Water and mulch during dry weather. Dwarf and shrub species prefer poor to average, grainy soil with excellent drainage.

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