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Family: Scrophulariaceae (skrof-yoo-larr-ee-AY-see) (Info)
Genus: Penstemon (PEN-stem-on) (Info)
Species: tenuis (TEN-yoo-iss) (Info)
 3 vendors have this plant for sale.
3 members have or want this plant for trade. Category:
Perennials
Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing:
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Light Shade
Danger:
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color:
Violet/Lavender
Bloom Time:
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Foliage:
Evergreen
Smooth-Textured
Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Soil pH requirements:
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Propagation Methods:
From softwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
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| By chiltepin1
 By frostweed
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Profile:4 positives
No neutrals
No negatives
Gardeners' Notes:
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Author |
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frostweed |
On Apr 29, 2004, frostweed from Arlington, TX
(Zone 8a) wrote:The Brazos Penstemon is a lovely perennial with pretty lavender flowers that bloom in the Spring together with primroses,oxeye daisy, and blue bonnet. The stems are tall so they can be seen above the others and they make a beautiful picture in the wild flower garden. I highly recommend them, I have had them for 3 years now and they are more beautiful every year. |
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chiltepin1 |
On Jun 6, 2004, chiltepin1 from Hempstead, TX
(Zone 8b) wrote:Reportedly grows well in most areas of Texas though is particularly at home in the S.E. corner of state where it grows naturally. Also known to do well in Louisiana and Arkansas. Makes a fine airy early-midspring display of lavender-purple-wine (color pH sensitive?) planted in 1' spacing (1st year of bloom). Divide every 2 years. Elegant yet tough and trouble-free. Reseeds readily though easy to control. Perfect plant for that moist-soggy spot and as a naturalizer. Blooms at same time in my garden as breadseed poppy, daylily (early types), Salvia E. Friesland, j. jump-ups, coreopsis and various roses. Underused. |
| Positive |
mamajack |
On Feb 7, 2006, mamajack from Fate, TX
(Zone 8a) wrote:i wouldn't be without this plant but i sowed seeds all over my yard 2 yrs. ago and last spring i pulled up hundreds of plants. so it can be invasive, at least in the blacklands. |
| Positive |
dmj1218 |
On May 2, 2006, dmj1218 from west Houston, TX
(Zone 9a) wrote:Pefect little spring plant--early and cheerful; but tough enough to hold up to brutally hot and humid houston summers. Prefers poorly drained areas in my garden. |
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Regional...This plant has been said to grow in the following regions: Wilmington, Delaware
Cordele, Georgia
Richmond Hill, Georgia
Jeffersonville, Indiana
Arlington, Texas
Austin, Texas
Denton, Texas
Fate, Texas
Fort Worth, Texas
Hempstead, Texas
Houston, Texas
Ingleside, Texas
Katy, Texas
Rockwall, Texas
Rowlett, Texas
Spring, Texas
Sugar Land, Texas
Kalama, Washington
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