Pikes Peak Purple® Penstemon
Penstemon x mexicali 'P007S'
Pronunciation: PEN-steh-mun meks-ih-KAL-ee
SKU #06778
| Description | Tall, vibrant spikes of grape-colored, nectar-rich flowers throughout summer. This versatile Plant Select® winner is adaptable to a wide range of soils and conditions. The slightly cascading growth habit makes it perfect for use in sunny borders, meadows and naturalized landscapes. An herbaceous perennial. |
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| Light | Full sun |
| Watering | Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry. |
| Blooms | Summer through fall |
| Mature Size | Moderate growing; reaches 1 to 3 ft. tall, 2 to 3 ft. wide. |
| Special Features | Easy Care, North American Native Selection, Waterwise |
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| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
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| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Blanket Flower (Gaillardia); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Blue Fescue (Festuca glauca); Avens (Geum); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum) |
| Care | Provide moderately fertile, well-drained soil. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, tolerates drought but blooms best with regular moisture. Prune back in mid- to late summer to encourage a new flush of blooms. Remove old foliage before new leaves emerge in spring. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-9
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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.