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Davidson's Beardtongue
Penstemon davidsonii
SKU #49153
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Once established, provide occasional summer water.
SIZE:
Reaches 4 in. tall, 12 to 16 in. wide.
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| Description | Native to the mountains of the West Coast, this low-growing perennial thrives in lean, rocky soil on slopes. Forms mats of small leaves, becoming blanketed by lavender-pink flowers, creeping over rocks in sunny, open areas. Highly attractive to hummingbirds, native bees, and butterflies. Evergreen in most conditions. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Waterwise, North American Native, Attracts Pollinators |
| Problems/Solutions | Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Ground Cover, Hillside |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Care Instructions | Provide sharp drainage. Prefers lean soils and snow cover in winter. Thrives in rocky, open areas. Do not crowd with other plants. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, provide occasional summer water. Leave some flowers if reseeding is desired. |
Details
| Description | Native to the mountains of the West Coast, this low-growing perennial thrives in lean, rocky soil on slopes. Forms mats of small leaves, becoming blanketed by lavender-pink flowers, creeping over rocks in sunny, open areas. Highly attractive to hummingbirds, native bees, and butterflies. Evergreen in most conditions. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Waterwise, North American Native, Attracts Pollinators |
| Problems/Solutions | Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
Style
| Landscape Use | Ground Cover, Hillside |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Green |
Care
| Care Instructions | Provide sharp drainage. Prefers lean soils and snow cover in winter. Thrives in rocky, open areas. Do not crowd with other plants. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, provide occasional summer water. Leave some flowers if reseeding is desired. |
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in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.