PENSTEMON PEN-steh-mun Zones 3-8 (Beardtongue)

Penstemons generally have tubular flowers that flare out at the end. They are undemanding and the foliage looks nice from the beginning of the growing season to the end. Many penstemons are not hardy in our Zone 4 garden. Fortunately we have found some that are and will continue to try others.

PEST P. strictus Rocky Mountain Penstemon bears showy 2’ spikes of purple flowers beginning in early June. Lovely in combination with Lamb’s Ears. Space 18”. Spring or fall.

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