An evergreen subshrub with dark green leaves large tubular-shaped, pretty pale violet flowers with a white throat in summer. Max Height 40cm to 90cm. Max Spread 30cm to 60cm. Flowers June to August. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Penstemon hirsutus
An evergreen subshrub with dark green leaves large tubular-shaped, pretty pale violet flowers with a white throat in summer.
Category: Perennials
Additional information
| Generic | Penstemon |
|---|---|
| Species | hirsutus |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | violet, white |
| Soil | Poor |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 40cm, 90cm |
| Family | Scrophulariaceae |
| Spread | 30cm, 60cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| 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 | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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