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Penstemon hirsutus 'Pygmaeus'

Common Name: Dwarf Hairy Beardtongue
Botanical Name: Penstemon hirsutus 'Pygmaeus'
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Light: sun
Height: 12-16"
Bloom: June-July
Spacing: 18-24"
Color: lavender-blue with white tip
Features:
This northeast native is at home in normal garden soil (instead of requiring perfect drainage). 'Pygmaeus' is a strain that is short; a perfect addition to the rock garden or as an edging perennial. Large tubular flowers have a white tip. Evergreen and mat forming. Zones:3-9. Care tips: After flowers fade, cut back to basal growth for fresh foliage and rebloom.





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