Pinacolada Violet Penstemon -
(Penstemon barbatus 'Pinacolada Violet')
Perennial Plants
Other Common Names: Beard Tongue, Beardtongue
Family: Scrophulariaceae Genus: Penstemon Species: barbatus Cultivar: 'Pinacolada Violet'
Brent Wilson
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Pinacolada Violet Penstemon Overview· 1,088 viewsBelow are common attributes associated to Pinacolada Violet Penstemon. Plant Type: Perennial Temp / Zone: Zone 3A · -40° to -35° F, Zone 3B · -35° to -30° F, Zone 4A · -30° to -25° F, Zone 4B · -25° to -20° F, Zone 5A · -20° to -15° F, Zone 5B · -15° to -10° F, Zone 6A · -10° to -5° F, Zone 6B · -5° to 0° F, Zone 7A · 0° to 5° F, Zone 7B · 5° to 10° F, Zone 8A · 10° to 15° F Sun Exposure: Full / Mostly Sun Soil Type: Clay, Loam, Sand, Silt Soil Drainage: Well Drained Water Needs: Low Level of Care: Low Growth Rates: Fast Flower Color: Violet Attracts: Butterflies, Hummingbirds Foliage Color: Medium Green Average Width: .5' to 1' Average Height: 0' to 1' Season of Color: Spring Blooms, Summer Blooms Resistant To: Deer Resistant, Drought, Insect Landscape Uses: Containers / Planters, Landscape Beds, Perennial Garden, Small Groups Growth Habits: Mounding Theme Gardens: Butterfly, Cottage, Hummingbird, Perennial Loading Plant Attributes
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Brent Wilson · Gardenality Administrator · Zone 8A · 10° to 15° F · Comment About Planting
Pinacolada Violet Penstemon is a dwarf type that likes sun to partial shade and good drainage. This is a perfect plant for low fertility neutral to alkaline soils that fail to support more needy plants.
When planting Penstemon in heavy or compacted clay soils, I usually mix in a sandy, bag-type topsoil at a 50/50 ratio with the soil removed from the planting hole. Mixing in some gravel would be helpful as well. Because of this plant has low fertility needs, there's no need to add in any compost to the mix.
Brent Wilson · Gardenality Administrator · Zone 8A · 10° to 15° F · Comment About Pruning
The spent flowers and flower stems of Pinacolada Violet Penstemon can be deadheaded regularly to encourage new growth and flowers. Excellent for cut flowers.
Brent Wilson · Gardenality Administrator · Zone 8A · 10° to 15° F · Comment About Feeding
Penstemon has low fertility needs. I feed mine lightly with a mild organic plant food at planting time or in spring.
Brent Wilson · Gardenality Administrator · Zone 8A · 10° to 15° F · Comment About Problems
I haven't seen any serious pest or disease problems with penstemon. In the interior Deep South, I would recommend some shade or dappled light conditions in the middle of the day. Consistently wet or soggy soil is not good for this plant.
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