Penstemon - Pikes Peak Purple

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Penstemon - Pikes Peak Purple

The Penstemon ‘Pikes Peak Purple’, Penstemon x mexicale, has constant small, violet-purple flowers that bloom all summer long with narrow, lance-shaped evergreen foliage. ‘Pikes Peak Purple’ has a plant height of 15” and a spread of 12”. It is best to plant Penstemon in a full sun location, having a moist, well-drained area. Being drought tolerant, ‘Pikes Peak Purple’ looks great in a perennial border, in a naturalized setting, in rock gardens or for cuttings. Hummingbirds and butterflies love this perennial, not to mention being deer resistant. ... get more information

 

Diascia - Little Charmer Diascia 'Little Charmer', has exceptionally large strawberry-pink flowers They'll produce showers of flowers in spring to early summer until the daytime temperatures get really hot. Similar to 'Strawberry Sundae' but with rounder flowers, extra lush foliage, and even more heat tolerance. Very compact and a garden star.

Penstemon - Pikes Peak Purple