Pristine Lilac Purple Beardtongue is a compact herbaceous perennial with glossy deep green foliage and sturdy upright stems. Airy panicles of small deep lilac tubular flowers with flaring ends bloom from mid to late summer. Grows best in partial sun and dry to medium well-drained soil. Drought and heat tolerant. Sterile Variety.
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Type:
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Perennial
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Origins:
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Native Hybrid
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Height:
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1.5' - 2'
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Spread:
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1’ - 1.5'
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Spacing:
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2.5'
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USDA Hardiness Zone:
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3 - 8
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Culture:
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Full Sun, Part Sun
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Bloom Color:
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Purple
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Season of Interest:
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Spring, Summer
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. No serious pests or diseases. Root rot can occur in poorly-drained soils.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Rock Gardens, Xeriscape Gardens, Naturalized Areas, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Purple Coneflower, Little Bluestem, Giant Hyssop
IMAGES: Heritage Perennials, Untitled, (2) Pengelly Garden Centre, Penstemon ‘Pristine Lilac Purple’
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown
