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Penstemon laxiflorus

 
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Family: Scrophulariaceae (skrof-yoo-larr-ee-AY-see) (Info)
Genus: Penstemon (PEN-stem-on) (Info)
Species: laxiflorus (laks-ih-FLO-russ) (Info)

Category:
Perennials

Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing:
Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness:
Unknown - Tell us

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Pink
Violet/Lavender
White/Near White

Bloom Time:
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer

Foliage:
Blue-Green
Bronze-Green
Smooth-Textured
Veined

Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

By QueenB
Thumbnail #1 of Penstemon laxiflorus by QueenB

Profile:

1 positive
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

Rating Author Comment
Positive QueenB On Apr 14, 2005, QueenB from Shepherd, TX
(Zone 8b) wrote:

A spring wildflower here, it does well in sandy, well-drained conditions in full sun. It doesn't get very tall, doesn't seem invasive in any way, and adds interest in natural areas. A great addition for native plant collectors and butterfly gardens.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Shepherd, Texas



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