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Penstemon strictus
A 2ft. tall perennial with dark to brilliant blue-purple multiple flower spikes. Drought tolerant, but likes regular watering.
Type |
Height |
Planting Depth |
Seed Spacing |
Thinning Height |
Space After Thinning |
Days to Germination |
| Tender Perennial |
2-3'/ 61-91cm |
1/8" 3mm |
1" 3cm |
2" 5cm |
12-18" 30-46cm |
18-20 |
When and Where to Plant
Full sun. Sow in fall or cold-stratify seed 4 weeks before planting in spring. Cover seed lightly with soil, needs light to germinate. Native to the four corners region, mountains and mesas.
Care
Protect with 1-6"/10-15cm of mulch in severe winter areas. Feed every spring.
Seed Storage
Store seed in a cool. dry place. Heat and moisture severely reduce germination.
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Description
Penstemon strictus
A 2ft. tall perennial with dark to brilliant blue-purple multiple flower spikes. Drought tolerant, but likes regular watering.
Type |
Height |
Planting Depth |
Seed Spacing |
Thinning Height |
Space After Thinning |
Days to Germination |
| Tender Perennial |
2-3'/ 61-91cm |
1/8" 3mm |
1" 3cm |
2" 5cm |
12-18" 30-46cm |
18-20 |
When and Where to Plant
Full sun. Sow in fall or cold-stratify seed 4 weeks before planting in spring. Cover seed lightly with soil, needs light to germinate. Native to the four corners region, mountains and mesas.
Care
Protect with 1-6"/10-15cm of mulch in severe winter areas. Feed every spring.
Seed Storage
Store seed in a cool. dry place. Heat and moisture severely reduce germination.
