low beardtongue
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A low-growing, semi-evergreen perennial forming basal rosettes of greyish-green leaves from which arise erect stems to 35cm tall bearing whorls of narrowly funnel-shaped blue to purple flowers from late spring into summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- low beardtongue (Penstemon humilis)
- Genus
- Penstemon
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Semi evergreen
- Foliage
- Matforming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of low beardtongue
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of low beardtongue
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low beardtongue care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed
Growing
GrowingGrow in well drained soil in full sun or partial shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to grey mould, powdery mildew and fungal leaf spot
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs and snails, aphids and leaf and bud eelworm
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