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Penstemon barbatus 'Prairie Dusk'

 
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Family: Scrophulariaceae (skrof-yoo-larr-ee-AY-see) (Info)
Genus: Penstemon (PEN-stem-on) (Info)
Species: barbatus (bar-BAY-tus) (Info)
Cultivar: Prairie Dusk

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2 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Perennials

Height:
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing:
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
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:
Full Sun

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Pink
Red

Bloom Time:
Mid Summer

Foliage:
Evergreen

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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Profile:

1 positive
1 neutral
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive Gazania_in_pa On Jul 31, 2006, Gazania_in_pa from Renfrew, PA
(Zone 5a) wrote:

This plant with it's bright purple long lasting blooms was loved by bees, hummingbirds and butterflies. It was a very bright spot in my garden beginning in early June when there seems to be a lull in blooming plants.

Neutral smiln32 On Dec 31, 2004, smiln32 from Oklahoma City, OK
(Zone 7a) wrote:

This plant produces tall bright purple tubular blooms in early summer. Plant height is 30” and a spread of 12-18”. The foliage is beautiful all year long. Plant it in full sun and in well-drained soil. Medium growth rate. Can tolerate dry conditions. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.

Regional...

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

Palm Springs, California
Machesney Park, Illinois
Fishers, Indiana
Marlborough, Massachusetts
Pinconning, Michigan
Renfrew, Pennsylvania
Salt Lake City, Utah
Kalama, Washington



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