Penstemon smallii

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An upright, bushy, clump-forming, semi-evergreen perennial to 60cm with large, elongated, glossy, heart-shaped, mid- to dark green leaves turning bronzy-red in winter. Dark, upright stems produce sprays of light purple, bell-shaped flowers with pointed lobes marked with white and dark purple

Scientific classification

Species: Penstemon smallii (Penstemon smallii)
Genus: Penstemon
Family: Plantaginaceae

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Toxicity: Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type: 0.5-1 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Semi evergreen
Foliage: Clump forming
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of Penstemon smallii

Distribution map

Southeastern USA

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Culture

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Quick identification of Penstemon smallii

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Penstemon smallii care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

Regular deadheading can encourage a longer flowering season. In autumn, cut back to by about a third to tidy and reduce windrock, but leave enough to protect the crown over winter. In mid- to late spring cut back to lowest new shoots