Name: Penstemon hirsutus #1
Brand: The Siebenthaler Company
SKU: Penstemon hirsutus #1
Price: 13.99 USD
Availability: InStock

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Hairy penstemon with lilac blooms, native wildflower for well-drained soils

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A versatile, easy to grow Penstemon happy in moist to dry soils and in sun or shade. An Ohio native that attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. A larval host for several checkerspot butterflies. 18 - 24"

Botanical Name- Penstemon hirsutus

Pronunciation- PEN-stuh-mon her-SOO-tus

Foliage- Deciduous

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Mature Height-

Sun Exposure- Full sun to shade

Soil Preferences- Average, moist to dry

Current Size- #1

Bloom Color- Pale lavender

Bloom Time- May - June

Companion Plants- Nepeta x faassenii 'Walker's Low' (soft lavender synergy, pollinators)

Fauna Attracted- Bees (especially bumble), hummingbirds

Plant Habit- Perennial

Care Rating- Moderate

Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - PP50A

Yearly Care Instructions- Deadhead for extended bloom; prefers well-drained soil and moderate watering.

Trimming Instructions- Deadhead during blooming. Cut back in late fall to early spring.

Fertilization Instructions- Apply a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) lightly in spring; low feeding need. Over-fertilizing in clay can lead to weak stems and fewer blooms.

Fertilizer Recommendation- Flower-tone

Possible Issues- Leaf spot, rust

We offer in store pickup or local delivery within 20 miles of either store- Delivery and Planting Guide

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