Category: Seminum | Sub-Category: Alpine and Rock Garden
Scientific Name (Genus/Species): Penstemon hirsutus var. pygmaeus
Family: (Plantaginaceae)
(P) to 8″. Dwarf Hairy Beard-Tongue. A very hardy, dwarf Penstemon that is native to eastern North America. Lovely, dusky pale purple, five-petalled, trumpet-shaped flowers with white lobes add a subtle presence to the spring garden. Leaves are lanceolate and acute. Both leaves and stems are covered by very fine hairs. For a larger version of this plant please see the Wildflower section. Sun/part shade. 3 & 7 for 4 weeks, then T1
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