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Penstemon Rostriflorus Care

Penstemon Rostriflorus

Other names: Beaked Penstemon, Bridge Penstemon, or Bridges' Penstemon

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What is the plant

Penstemon rostriflorus is a perennial herb growing in clumps of many erect stems from a woody base. It may reach 1 m (3 ft.) in height. The leaves are linear to lance-shaped, smooth-edged, and up to 7 centimeters long.

humidity

humidity

Normal

lighting

lighting

Full Sun

hardiness zone

hardiness zone

max 5a

difficulty

difficulty

Easy

hibernation

hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

  • Water

    Water

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    Bridge penstemon is drought-tolerant once established but may need supplemental water in areas with less than 15 inches of annual precipitation.

  • Pruning

    Pruning

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    Because this plant is woody at the base, prune no lower than 4 inches in spring.

  • Fertilizer

    Fertilizer

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    Nor does it need fertilizing, which makes it grow quickly but die young.

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  • Soil

    Soil

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    Rocky or sandy soils

  • Additional

    Additional

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    So, despite the fact that it shares the same common name as the non-native Digitalis purpurea, Foxglove (which is highly toxic), Penstemon cobaea (wild foxglove) is NOT poisonous and should be perfectly safe to have in a playground. Penstemon rostriflorus is a perennial herb growing in clumps of many erect stems from a woody base. It may reach 1 m (3 ft.) in height. The leaves are linear to lance-shaped, smooth-edged, and up to 7 centimeters long.

  • Popularity

    Popularity

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    56 people already have this plant 10 people have added this plant to their wishlists

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