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Penstemon barbatus Pristine Blue
Pristine Blue Beardtongue
- » Attracts hummingbirds
- » Loves the sun
- » Excellent cut flowers
- » Glossy foliage
- Category:Perennial
- Hardiness Zone:5-9
- Height:15-20 in
- Spread:10-15 in
- Bloom Color: Blue Shades
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
Upright clumping variety with large sturdy stems are stacked with tubular sapphire-blue flowers in summer. Foliage is glossy and clean. Vigorous and easy to grow. Will bloom the first year. Attracts hummingbirds and make great cut flowers.
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Maintenance and Care
| • | Vigorous |
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Hummingbirds |
Flower Color
| • | Blue |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Habit
| • | Upright |
Soil Moisture
| • | Moist, Well-Drained |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Penstemon barbatus Pristine Blue
Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Feed yearly with an organic fertilizer. Remove spent bloom at end of the blooming season. Cut back to near ground level in late fall after a hard freeze.