Calico Penstemon (Penstemon calycosus) 2x2x3" Pot
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A.k.a. long-sepal penstemon. A lovely penstemon slightly shorter than the better known foxglove penstemon, with similar flowers in varying shades between purple and white. Many individuals show darker coloration in the stems and leaves than most foxglove penstemon, particularly in the fall. Deer resistant, and flowers are beloved by hummingbirds!
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture: Wet Mesic, Mesic
Soil Type: Loam
Height: 1’-3’
Bloom Color: Purple-White
Bloom Time: May-June
Root Type: Taproot
Notable Wildlife Interactions: Flowers attract bees, sphinx moths, and hummingbirds. Hosts the chalcedony midget moth. Foliage is rarely browsed.
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