Family: Plantaginaceae
Genus: Penstemon
(PEN-stem-on) Species: arenicola (ar-en-EE-koh-luh)
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Category Alpines and Rock GardensPerennials Water Requirements Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscapingSun Exposure Full SunFoliage EvergreenSmooth Foliage Color UnknownHeight under 6 in. (15 cm)Spacing 12-15 in. (30-38 cm)Hardiness USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F) USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F) USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F) USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F) USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F) |
Where to Grow UnknownDanger UnknownBloom Color Dark BlueBloom Characteristics This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birdsBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Late Spring/Early SummerOther details UnknownSoil pH requirements 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) 7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline) Patent Information UnknownPropagation Methods From herbaceous stem cuttingsFrom seed; direct sow outdoors in fall From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse From seed; stratify if sowing indoors Seed Collecting Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds |