Penstemon newberryi subsp. sonomensis
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A slow-growing, mound-and mat-forming, evergreen perennial to 25cm, with oval, leathery, grey-green leaves. Short, upright sprays of tubular, bright pinky-red flowers 3cm long are produced in early summer. Ideal for rock garden or alpine house
Scientific classification
- Species
- Penstemon newberryi subsp. sonomensis (Penstemon newberryi subsp. sonomensis)
- Genus
- Penstemon
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
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- Toxicity
- Alpine Rockery
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Clump forming · Matforming
- Habit
- Autumn · Spring · Summer · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Penstemon newberryi subsp. sonomensis pictures
Distribution of Penstemon newberryi subsp. sonomensis
Distribution map
- Native
- Introduced
- Cultivated
Source：WCVP v16 · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 3.0 · Boundaries：WGSRPD / TDWG
Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Penstemon newberryi subsp. sonomensis
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Penstemon newberryi subsp. sonomensis care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningDeadhead after flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings in early summer or semi-ripe cuttings in midsummer
Growing
GrowingGrow in poor to moderately fertile, very well-drained soil in full sun, with protection from winter wet. See penstemon cultivation
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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