Penstemon 'Catherine de la Mare', Beard Tongue

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From July to October, trumpet-shaped blooms of deep blue-purple dazzle us all, gradually shifting to opalescent sky blues. This vibrant, vigorous penstemon is a must-have for any pollinator garden and adds a rare blue flare to fall. Give this plant a shearing and some occasional water to extend the blooming period. Appreciates good drainage and full sun. Beeloved by hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies!⁠

A P. heterophyllus cross found in the garden of Richard de la Mare in the 1950s and named for his wife. 

Maximum size: 18 inches tall and wide⁠

Minimum temperature: 0° F

 


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