Penstemon Mexicali 'Pikes Peak Purple'
Beardtongue
Photo courtesy of Swift Greenhouses, Inc.
- Grape purple flowers with white striped throats
- Dark green, shiny leaves
- Mounding
Border or Bed
Garden
Rock Garden
Partial Sun
Summer
Attracts Hummingbirds
Average Water
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Nice for cutting
Can handle drought conditions once established
Cut in mid season for a flush of new flowers
Height: 15-18 in
Spacing: 15 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Purple
Zone: 4-8
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Garden
- Border or Bed
- Rock Garden
Exposure:
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Mounding
Foliage Color:
- Dark Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Hummingbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water