Penstemon smallii 'Violet Dusk'
Penstemon
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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.
