(Penstemon venustus)
ZONE: 4-8
POLLINATOR: Yes, premier native pollinator plant, primarily attracting native bees, bumble bees, and hummingbirds with its showy lavender-purple flowers.
DEER RESISTANT: Yes
DROUGHT TOLERANT: Yes, once established
EVERGREEN: No
SPREADS BY SEED: Yes
NEEDS A CROSS POLLINATOR: Insects
AGE OF PLANT: 1yr
MATURE HEIGHT: 30" tall & 18-36" wide
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VENUS PENSTEMON
PLANTING & GROWING
Full sun and well draining rocky or lean soil. Plant with crowns above ground level to prevent rot.
MEDICINAL BENEFITS
Not recommended for consumption or topical use.
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FLAVOR & PAIRING
Not recommended for consumption or topical use.