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Description
Penstemon australis ~ Southern BeardtongueSouthern Penstemon is a native herbaceous perennial with several flowering stems coming from its basal rosette of green foliage that earns a red tint in winter. Small two lipped pinkish to purple flowers with purple striped white throats bloom in late spring into summer. Grows best in partial sun and dry to medium well drained soil. Heat and drought tolerant. Penstemon is a host for the Baltimore Checkerspot, and supports the specialized bee Osmia
Southern Penstemon is a native herbaceous perennial with several flowering stems coming from its basal rosette of green foliage that earns a red tint in winter. Small two-lipped pinkish to purple flowers with purple striped white throats bloom in late spring into summer. Grows best in partial sun and dry to medium well-drained soil. Heat and drought tolerant.
Penstemon is a host for the Baltimore Checkerspot, and supports the specialized bee Osmia distincta.
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Type: |
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Origins: |
Southeast N. America; GA Native |
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Height: |
1' - 3' |
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Spread: |
1’ - 3' |
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Spacing: |
2' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 9 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Purple/Pink |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. No serious pests or diseases. Root rot can occur in poorly-drained soils.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Rock Gardens, Xeriscape Gardens, Naturalized Areas, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Purple Coneflower, Little Bluestem, Giant Hyssop
IMAGE: Justin Meissen, Slender Beardtongue
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
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