An evergreen, mat-forming subshrub with purple-tinted leaves and tubular-shaped, pretty pale violet flowers with a white throat in summer. Max Height 10cm. Max Spread 10cm. Flowers June to August. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Penstemon hirsutus var. pygmaeus
An evergreen, mat-forming subshrub with purple-tinted leaves and tubular-shaped, pretty pale violet flowers with a white throat in summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Penstemon |
|---|---|
| Species | hirsutus |
| Varietry | var. pygmaeus |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | violet, white |
| Soil | Poor |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 10cm |
| Family | Scrophulariaceae |
| Spread | 10cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Mat-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, purple |
| Flowers From | June, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Provide a deep winter mulch |
| Border | Rock garden |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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