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Penstemon smallii

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Names

Common Names
Small's Beardtongue, Small's Penstemon

Growth

Height
24-36 inches
Spread
4-19.5 inches
Growth Rate
Moderate growth rate.

Appearance

Bloom Color
Pink to Purple
Foliage Color
Green (foliage turns bronzy-red in winter).
Fall Foliage Color
Red to bronze in fall.

Environment

Hardiness Zones
Zones 5-8
Sunlight Requirements
Ideally Partial Sun; tolerates Full Sun; may range from Partial Shade to Full Sun.
Soil Type
Well-drained soil, acidic to neutral pH, such as loam, chalk, sand, or rocky soils; avoid wet sites.
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acidic to neutral soils are preferred.

Lifecycle

Lifecycle
Perennial
Leaf Lifecycle
Semi-deciduous
Seasons of Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter
Bloom Time
Spring (April–June)

Reproduction

Propagation Methods
Seeds, Division, and Cuttings

Wildlife

Attracts Wildlife
Attracts bees, hummingbirds, butterflies, and moths

References

Taxonomy

Taxonomic Rank
Species
Author
A.Heller
Publication
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 21: 25 (1894)

Superior Taxa

Kingdom
Plantae
Subkingdom
Pteridobiotina
Phylum
Angiosperms
Order
Lamiales
Family
Plantaginaceae
Genus
Penstemon

References

Taxonomic data from World Flora Online, accessed June 20, 2024