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Penstemon hirsutus
Beautiful clusters of lavender to violet trumpet-shaped flowers blossom on downy stems from May to July. Distinct seed pods appear that provide winter interest. Well-drained soil is best. Great addition to stone walls, rock gardens, low meadows and woodland gardens. Northeastern US native.
Height: 12-24”
Spread: 12-24”
Pot size: 3 qt.
Bloom time: Spring, summer
Light: Sun, part shade
Moisture: Average, dry
Attracts: Hummingbirds, pollinators, butterflies, bees
Deer resistance: deer tolerant
Companion Plants: Coneflower, bee balm, foxglove, Eastern blue star, anise hyssop, black eyed Susan
Penstemon hirsutus
Beautiful clusters of lavender to violet trumpet-shaped flowers blossom on downy stems from May to July. Distinct seed pods appear that provide winter interest. Well-drained soil is best. Great addition to stone walls, rock gardens, low meadows and woodland gardens. Northeastern US native.
Height: 12-24”
Spread: 12-24”
Pot size: 3 qt.
Bloom time: Spring, summer
Light: Sun, part shade
Moisture: Average, dry
Attracts: Hummingbirds, pollinators, butterflies, bees
Deer resistance: deer tolerant
Companion Plants: Coneflower, bee balm, foxglove, Eastern blue star, anise hyssop, black eyed Susan