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 | Heritage Perennial Profile |
Here's the complete description for this Heritage Perennial. Drop in any time to see the rest of our collection.
| Plant Number: 1.405.110 | USDA Zone: 5 - 9 |
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 | Penstemon × mexicali Pikes Peak Purple® |
| Common name : Beard-tongue |
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| Developed in Colorado, this hybrid forms a bushy clump of narrow green leaves, with short spikes of bright violet-purple trumpet flowers beginning in early summer. Blooming can continue on and off for most of the summer. An excellent low-maintenance perennial, adapting to a wide range of garden conditions. Attractive to both butterflies and hummingbirds. Clumps may be easily divided in the spring. A 1999 Plant Select® introduction.
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Appearance |
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Soil Type
Normal
Sandy
Clay
Soil pH
Neutral
Alkaline
Acid
Soil Moisture
Average
Dry
Care Level
Easy
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Flower Colour
Mauve/Lilac
Purple
Blooming Time
Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer
Foliage Color
Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Alpine & Rock
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds
Border
Containers
Cut Flower
Drought Tolerant
Edging
Rabbit Resistant
Massed
Flower Head Size
Medium
Height
30-40 cm
12-16 inches
Spread
25-30 cm
10-12 inches
Foot Traffic
None
Growth Rate
Medium
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