Penstemon 'Sour Grapes' |
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Sour Grapes Penstemon |
Description
This plant has narrow, lightly serrate leaves and has stalks reaching up to 30" bearing large, dark burgundy purple flowers with paler throats. It is very drough tolerant. -Monterey Bay Nursery
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Perennial, Annual
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Purple
Flower Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Low, Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
n/a
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Perennial Border
Special Uses
Container, Cut Flowers, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds
Water Saving Tip:
As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.
Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.