Prairie Twilight Penstemon
Penstemon 'Prairie Twilight' PP #19,893
SKU
30788
Sturdy, deep burgundy, upright stems of bicolor flower clusters will draw pollinators in with masses of delightful lavender-pink and white blooms from late spring to early summer. The dense green foliage develops bronze-red coloring in the fall. Easy-care color for a sunny border, rock garden, or container. An herbaceous perennial.
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Full sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
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- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
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- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
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| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 20 to 22 in. tall, 18 to 26 in. wide. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Late Spring to Early Summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Purplish-pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Mediterranean, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Mass Planting, Rock Garden, Cutting Garden, Accent, Wildlife Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Soil Needs | Flower & Rose Food |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Clump Forming, Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Fall Color, Waterwise |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Blanket Flower (Gaillardia); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Blue Fescue (Festuca); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum); Coneflower (Echinacea); Phlox (Phlox) |
Thrives in average, well-drained soils. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates periodic drought. Remove spent flowers for a tidy appearance. Cut back old foliage in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges. Mulch to protect in cold winter zones.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-9
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