| The penstemon genus is comprised of approximately 250 species of deciduous, and evergreen perennials. Occupying open plains, and dry lands in North and Central America. Leaves are lanced shaped and borne in opposite pairs or in a whorled fashion. The tubular flowers are borne in panicles or racemes and come in a wide range of colors. Parent Species of Plants We Offer: Penstemon barbatus(Beardlip Penstemon)- An erect perennial with evergreen or semi-evergreen basal rosette of leaves and deciduous flowering stems. Having mid-green lanced shaped leaves to 8 inches and long panicles of tubular flowers. The flowers are red or pink tinted, slightly nodding, and up to 1.5" long. A native to W. United States, and Northern Mexico. Penstemon digitalis(Smooth Penstemon)- A semi-evergreen perennial with extreme vigor and hardiness. The dark green lance shaped leaves form a basal rosette, are often marked in deep purple, and are 4"-6" in length. In early to late summer long panicles of white flowers up to 1" long are borne on 2'-4' flowering stems. This species is native to Eastern and Southeastern United States, and tolerates heat and extreme humidity. Growing Tips Plant in a well-drained soil that has been slightly enriched with organic matter. Too much organic matter tends to make short lived penstemons that require staking. Loving a pH range of 6.0-7.0 and full sun location, penstemons are easy to cultivate plants that attract hummingbirds and butterflies in masses. |
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