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Penstemon barbatus var. praecox f. nanus 'Rondo'

$1599
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  • Pot Size: Quart Pot
  • Common Name: Beardtongue, Beardlip Penstemon
  • Exposure: Full Sun
  • Hardiness Zone: 3-9
  • Bloom Color: Green 
  • Bloom Time: Summer-Fall
  • Garden Height: 16 Inches
  • Garden Spread: 16 Inches

A gorgeous array of pink, purple, white, red, and lavender flowers emerge throughout the summer on thin spikes. The green leaves are narrow and run along the stem. It is drought tolerant once established in the landscape and the flowers are attractive to hummingbirds. Also tolerant to dry, sandy or rocky soils. Great plant that adds bold color to the landscape. Native to southwestern U.S.

Uses: Beds, Borders, Cottage Gardens, Cut Flower, Naturalizing, Rock Gardens
Nature Attraction: Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Critter Resistance: Deer
Notable Features: Drought Tolerant

Photo(s) courtesy of Swift Greenhouses, Inc.

Homeowner Growing Tips

Grow in full sun to light shade in well-drained, fertile soil. Amend with compost before planting. Deadhead after flowering. In cold climates, mulch for the winter.

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Deb McShea
Pentemon RONDO

Great addition to my other penstemons, beautiful color, Hummies loved it!

Penstemon barbatus var. praecox f. nanus 'Rondo'
Romence Gardens

Penstemon barbatus var. praecox f. nanus 'Rondo'

$1599
  • Pot Size: Quart Pot
  • Common Name: Beardtongue, Beardlip Penstemon
  • Exposure: Full Sun
  • Hardiness Zone: 3-9
  • Bloom Color: Green 
  • Bloom Time: Summer-Fall
  • Garden Height: 16 Inches
  • Garden Spread: 16 Inches

A gorgeous array of pink, purple, white, red, and lavender flowers emerge throughout the summer on thin spikes. The green leaves are narrow and run along the stem. It is drought tolerant once established in the landscape and the flowers are attractive to hummingbirds. Also tolerant to dry, sandy or rocky soils. Great plant that adds bold color to the landscape. Native to southwestern U.S.

Uses: Beds, Borders, Cottage Gardens, Cut Flower, Naturalizing, Rock Gardens
Nature Attraction: Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Critter Resistance: Deer
Notable Features: Drought Tolerant

Photo(s) courtesy of Swift Greenhouses, Inc.
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