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Penstemon, Beardtongue
Penstemon spp.

Scrophulariaceae

Leave are opposite, obovate, entire, or toothed; panicle with tubular flowers.

Plant Form or Habit: rounded

Plant Type: perennial

Plant Use: beds & borders

Propagation: seed

Light Requirement: high

Flower Color: Red

Blooming Period: summer fall

Height: 2-3'

Width: 1-2'

Foliage Texture: medium

Heat Tolerance: medium

Water Requirements: medium

Additional Comments: Needs a well-drained soil; adapted to dry, rocky environments. Found in small crevices and on sheer bluffs.

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