Penstemon growing herbaceous of the genus Penstemon also known as Beardtongues perennial evergreen or deciduous plant, used as ornamental plant, drought tolerant and attract pollinators, can grow in temperate, subtropical, desert or mediterranean climate and growing in hardiness zone 2-10.
Leaves color green in lance, linear, triangle or wedge shape.
Penstemon flower
Flower color purple, orange, white, red, pink or blue in mouth shape, flowers grows in stalk inflorescence.
Penstemon for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy
Requirements for Penstemon growing and care:
Leaves mulch
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
?
Planting season:
Spring / Summer / Autumn
Pests and diseases:
Powdery mildew, rust, nematodes
Pruning season:
Autumn / Winter
How to prune:
Just for design
Size of the plant:
40-300cm, 16-120 inches, 1-12 feet
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Medium growing
Water requirement:
Small amount of water / Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full sun / Half shade
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season?
Spring / Summer
General information about the flower:
Mouth shape flower in purple, orange, white, red, pink or blue the flowers grows in stalk inflorescence
Scientific name:
Penstemon
