Stiff Beard-tongue. An upright bush with pretty dark blue to violet flowers in summer. Max Height 80cm. Max Spread 45cm. Flowers June to August. Full sun/partial shade. Frost hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Penstemon strictus
An upright bush with pretty dark blue to violet flowers in summer.
Category: Perennials
Additional information
Generic | Penstemon |
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Species | strictus |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Stiff Beard-tongue |
Flower Colour | blue |
Soil | Poor |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | |
Height | 80cm |
Family | Scrophulariaceae |
Spread | 45cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Upright |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | Green |
Flowers From | June, August |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Well drained |
Protection | Sheltered Site |
Hardiness | Frost hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Provide a deep winter mulch |
Border | Border |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
Propagation |
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