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Penstemon hirsutus

'Pygmaeus'

DWARF BEARDTONGUE

Category: Herbaceous

Characteristics
Description

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Exposure

Full Sun, Part Shade

Height

Soil Type

Drought Tolerant

Hardiness Zone

3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Other Attributes

Bird Attracting, Deer Resistant, Northeastern U.S. Native, Pollinator Attracting, Raingarden Suitable

Penstemon hirsutus ‘Pygmaeus’

Violet, tubular flowers. June – July. 6″ tall. Full sun. Drought tolerant once established. Attracts butterflies. Deer resistant. A well-mannered dwarf variety. Cut back spent blooms after flowering. Well suited to rock gardens, cottage gardens, small spaces. Northeastern U.S. native species. Zone 3.

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