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Harlequin™ Magenta Beardtongue
Penstemon 'TNPENHM' PPAF
Pronunciation: PEN-stem-on
SKU #43415
So much color and vertical interest! This easy-growing, disease-resistant plant with a bushy, compact habit and very long bloom period thrives even in poor, dry soils and loves full sun, making it very valuable for Western regions. Produces a profusion of showy, upright spikes of white-throated, magenta-red flowers. An herbaceous perennial.
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Fast growing; quickly reaches 22 in. tall, 16 in. wide.
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| Description | So much color and vertical interest! This easy-growing, disease-resistant plant with a bushy, compact habit and very long bloom period thrives even in poor, dry soils and loves full sun, making it very valuable for Western regions. Produces a profusion of showy, upright spikes of white-throated, magenta-red flowers. An herbaceous perennial. |
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| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Water Needs | Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry. |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Mature Size | Fast growing; quickly reaches 22 in. tall, 16 in. wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Waterwise, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Accent |
| Flower Color | Purplish-pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Coneflower (Echinacea); Russian Sage (Perovskia); Switch Grass (Panicum); Sedum (Sedum) |
| Care Instructions | Prefers average to lean, well-drained soils; highly adaptable. Water regularly in first growing season to establish root system; once established, tolerates periodic drought. Feed sparingly during growing season. Remove spent flowers to encourage continuous bloom. Cut back old foliage before new growth emerges in early spring. |
Overview
| Description | So much color and vertical interest! This easy-growing, disease-resistant plant with a bushy, compact habit and very long bloom period thrives even in poor, dry soils and loves full sun, making it very valuable for Western regions. Produces a profusion of showy, upright spikes of white-throated, magenta-red flowers. An herbaceous perennial. |
|---|---|
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Water Needs | Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry. |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Mature Size | Fast growing; quickly reaches 22 in. tall, 16 in. wide. |
Details
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
|---|---|
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Waterwise, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Accent |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Purplish-pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Coneflower (Echinacea); Russian Sage (Perovskia); Switch Grass (Panicum); Sedum (Sedum) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Prefers average to lean, well-drained soils; highly adaptable. Water regularly in first growing season to establish root system; once established, tolerates periodic drought. Feed sparingly during growing season. Remove spent flowers to encourage continuous bloom. Cut back old foliage before new growth emerges in early spring. |
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History
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About Us
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly
100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.