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cobaea-flowered penstemon
Penstemoncobaea
Genus
Penstemon
Family
Plantaginaceae
Common Names
dew flower
About this plant
A clump-forming perennial to 60cm in height, with large green oval leaves and erect spires of large, impressive, pale to deep purple, bell-shaped flowers; blooms from spring into early summer
Growing Information
Height
0.5-1 Metres
Spread
0.5-1 Metres
Care Guide
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained alkaline to neutral soil in full sun. Ideal for prairie planting and wildlife areas as well as borders
Pruning
Remove spent flower spikes to help encourage a long season; cut all stems down to low-growing shoots in mid- to late March
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer or semi-ripe cuttings in midsummer
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