Purple Rock Candy Penstemon
SKU: AM015170
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Overview
'Purple Rock Candy' Penstemon PPAF has stunning, saturated purple blooms with white throats that rise above the compact green foliage. 'Purple Rock Candy' is a great choice for the border in a sunny garden and performs well in containers. Remove faded flowers from the first heavy bloom to encourage reblooming. (Penstemon)
key features
Botanical Name
Penstemon barbatus Purple Rock Candy PP#27316
Advantages
Bee Friendly, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Deer Resistant, Easy To Grow, Low Maintenance, Mass Plantings, Container Planting, Small Spaces
Growing Zones
Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8
Light Requirements
Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade
Soil Moisture
Dry, Average
Mature Height
8-12" tall
Mature Spread
18-24" wide
Bloom Time
Late spring to early summer
SKU
AM015170
Description
There are over 250 Penstemon species, mostly native to our western states and Mexico. Their flowers range from blue to white to red, with several bi-colors. The common name, Bearded Tongue may surprise wildflower gardeners, since many of the the wild Penstemons are called Beard Tongue. But according to Allan Armitage and other perennial experts, Bearded Tongue is the correct common name for the perennials.
