Plant name: Penestemon
Other names:
Category: Hardy semi-evergreen perennial
Plant family: Plantaginaceae
Light preference: Full sun, partial shade
Soil preference: Loam, sand , chalk, acid, alkaline, neutral, well-drained
Size:
- 0.8 meters height
- 0.6 meters spread
Description:
This is a brilliant performer in my garden. It flowers from July-September and has attractive foliage. The flowers are bell-shaped and pale mauve coloured.
Care:
Very little care needed. I simply mulch in the autumn and prune back when new growth starts in spring. Takes cuttings well and easy to divide.