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:
Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.
One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.