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Penstemon
spectabilis
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Showy or Royal Penstemon |
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Form: |
Perennial |
Growth habit: |
Upright,
sometimes sprawling |
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Size: |
4' h x 4' w |
Deciduous: |
Evergreen |
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Flowering Season: |
Blue/violet |
Growth Rate: |
Fast |
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Flower Color: |
Spring into
Summer |
Hardiness: |
to 7,500' |
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Exposure: |
Full sun |
Cultural Uses: |
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Soil Moisture: |
Dry |
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Soil Type: |
Sandy or
rocky |
CNPS Status: |
Not Listed |
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Family: |
Scrophulariaceae |
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Distribution: |
Transverse
and Peninsular Ranges of Southern California; Mexico |
Habitat: |
Gravelly
and sandy slopes, Banks of washes, Coastal Sage Scrub, Chaparral,
Oak Woodland below 7500' |
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Wildlife Value: |
Flowers offer nectar for Hummingbirds,
bees and butterflies. Seeds are eaten by songbirds and foliage
creates cover from predators. |
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Description:
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The most spectacular of the Penstemons!!
A must for any drought tolerant garden. Occasional water lengthens
bloom season but may shorten the plant's lifespan. Prune after
blooms to promote new growth. Hybridizes frequently with other
Penstemons. |
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