Penstemon hybrids 'Apple Blossom'

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Apple Blossom Penstemon

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Information by: James Campbell El Nativo Growers Photographer: El Nativo Growers

Description

This Penstemon is a showy perennial that remains 2'-4' high. It has light pink, tubular blossoms on long flower spikes with white throats. It blooms from spring through the fall and is hardy to 15 degrees F. It is also drought tolerant, and attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. -Cornflower Farms

Plant Type

Perennial

Height Range

1-3'

Width Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Pink

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Patio, Park, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Move turf away form sidewalks and pavement.

Instead plant shrubs or groundcovers next to the pavement, and water with low-flow drip or bubbler system to eliminate runoff from turf sprinklers